Kenneth “Kap” H. Kastner
Saturday, July 5, 1924
Date of Death:
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Age:
91 years old
Memorial Service
Date: Friday January 29, 2016
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home Chapel [ view map ]
Saturday, July 5, 1924
Date of Death:
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Age:
91 years old
Saturday, July 5, 1924
Date of Death:
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Age:
91 years old
Kenneth “Kap” H. Kastner
Kenneth “Kap” Howard Kastner, 91, formerly of Lamberton, MN passed away January 26th, 2016 in Rochester, MN at St. Marys Hospital. Kap was born on July 5, 1924 in Lamberton, MN. He was the son of Otto and Anne (Steinke) Kastner. He was baptized as an infant on July 27, 1924 by Rev. Langholz and was confirmed June 26, 1938 at Zion Lutheran Church. Kap attended and graduated from Lamberton High School in 1942 and went 2 years to Luther College in Decorah, IA.
On May 16, 1948 he was united in marriage to Donna Senst at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Waterbury Township. His marriage was blessed with four children. Kap was drafted in the US Army during WWII. He served in the South Pacific for 2 1/2 years. After returning to civilian life he attended college one more year. Kap then accepted a job as a clerk in the local Post Office. He was a clerk for 13 years when he transferred to become a rural carrier, serving that position for 20 years. The last 7 years, he worked out the Lakefield, MN Post Office. After retiring, Kap managed the Farmers Golf and Health Club in Sanborn, MN for 4 years.
Kap was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran and now Our Savior’s Lutheran. He directed the choir for 27 years and served on the church council. Kap was a member of the American Legion, Andrew Peterson Post #41 for 68 years.
Kap enjoyed sports, especially playing golf and watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. He also enjoyed shuffle board, coin and stamp collecting and was a casino enthusiast. He loved his wife’s flower gardens and always said, “it’s a little bit of heaven.” After 78 years of living in Lamberton, he and his wife moved to Rochester to be closer to his daughter Beth and son Bruce.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Donna; his children; Bruce (Karen) Kastner and Beth (Jim) Montonye, his grandchildren; Jenny, Ryan, Justen (Katie), Chelsea (Josh), Jordan & Jenna & great grandson Bryten. Kap was proceeded in death by baby James and son Brian Kastner.
Kap was a man with a kind heart who was loved by many and will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held Friday January 29th at Samaritan Bethany chapel in Rochester, MN at 10:30 AM. A formal service and burial will be held late Spring in Lamberton, MN.
In lieu of flowers a gift donation may be made to Samaritan Bethany of Rochester, MN. or to the Mayo Clinic for Heart Research.
“Oceans of love and a kiss on every wave.”
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Kenneth “Kap” H. Kastner has received the following condolences.
Sending our love and prayers to Kap's family. We treasured the many years of friendship and dear neighbors. May God be with all of you as you go through this sorrowful time.
Our deepest sympathy. Kap truly was one of the "good guys". I never saw him without a smile on his face. I will always remember him dancing at Chelsie's wedding, and how happy he was the entire day. Even though we can't be with you, Kap and all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Lee & Ann
Saying that I will miss Kap is an understatement. He was always a joy to visit, hug and spend time with. Know that you are all in my prayers.
Beth and family,
Our hearts are heavy at the loss of your dad. Thanks for sharing him and his smile with us all these years. It was always a joy to see him when he came to visit you (and head to the casino!) and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim & Tami Lawler and family