Thomas W. Kerstetter, age 83, of Granville, died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Middleton at Granville. He was born December 15, 1937 to the late Alvin F. and Irene Kerstetter in Danville, Pennsylvania. Thomas was a 1955 graduate of Trevorton High School in Trevorton, PA. After high school, he served our Country and joined the United States Air Force. He was stationed at the Itazuke Air Force Base in Fukuoka, Japan where he met his beloved wife, Kimiko. On May 28, 1958 the couple married and moved back to the U.S. where he was stationed at Shaw Air Force Base, in Sumter, South Carolina. Thomas then worked at the Newark Air Force Station and later transferred to DCSC in Columbus as a computer programmer. Before moving to Granville, while living in the Pickerington area, Thomas and his wife were active members at Peace United Methodist Church. Thomas was an outdoorsman. He loved to deer hunt and fish. He was especially proud of his 30 lb. trophy salmon. He enjoyed hiking, visiting National Parks and traveling. After retirement, Thomas began the hobby of woodcarving. Those closest to him have treasured memories carved one piece at a time with great love. He was a kind and gentle man who will be dearly missed by those who cared for him. Thomas is survived by his wife of 63 years, Kimiko (Yoshioka) Kerstetter; two daughters, Cindy Hager and Linda (Bruce) Carlton, four grandchildren, Audrey (Desiree) Waters, Lori Hager, Thomas (Melissa Keaney) Carlton and Nicole (Michael) Borger; two great-grandsons; a brother, Charles Kerstetter and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Kerstetter. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be sent to Hospice of Central Ohio, Attn: Philanthropic Development, 2269 Cherry Valley Road, Newark, OH 43055 or the Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice, 2740 Airport Dr Suite 140, Columbus, OH 43219, www.ohioliving.org . The Heath Chapel of Henderson-Van Atta-Stickle Funeral & Cremation Service, 1249 Hebron Road, Heath is assisting the family with arrangements.