Lowell C. Kiesel's Obituary
Lowell was preceded in death by son, Gavin in 1989 and wife Agnes of sixty three years, in 2007. He is survived by sons, Carson, Mark, Jon and Paul; and daughter-in-laws, Linda, Mari, Helen and Nikky; as well as 8 grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren. Mr. Kiesel was born on a farm in Eustis, Nebraska. After he completed high school, he spent time in Wichita, Kansas, where he studied music; specifically, Hawaiian steel guitar and the newly-emerging electronic aspects of these instruments. During his ti Following his time in the mid-west, Mr. Kiesel relocated to Los Angeles, where he took a job with North American Aviation. It was World War II, and Mr. Kiesel was one of many men building aircraft for the war effort; notably, the legendary P-51 Mustang, He founded the L.C. Kiesel Company in 1946, and began winding guitar pickups using his wife's sewing machine motor. The company was initially located in Los Angeles, briefly relocated back to his home state of Nebraska, and then moved back to Southern Ca To ensure that Lowell Kiesel's legacy livs on, sons, Carson, Mark and Jon and grand children, Jeff, Joel and Kristen will continue the tradition of quality at Carvin Guitars and Pro Sound for many years to come. Lowell Kiesel will be greatly missed and f
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