Jerry Lee Kasten, age 83, son of Ernest Edward and Olga Helena (Sperling) Kasten, entered heaven on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Jerry was born January 31, 1938 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
He was baptized March 31, 1938 and confirmed March 18, 1951 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau, MO. His confirmation Bible Text is IIPeter 3:18. He attended Trinity Lutheran School, Central High School and SEMO.
Jerry married Ruth Grunow Kasten on November 27, 1959 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Evansville, Indiana. They had one son, Jon Mark Kasten of Cape Girardeau, MO.
He was a life time member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served on many committees during his lifetime. Jerry's interests include traveling, restoring old tractors, cars, Boy Scouts, and Civil War. He was a member of Egypt Mills Antique Tractor Club and many Civil War organizations in St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, and Ste. Genevieve County. Jerry was proud of the 3 inch ordinance cannon and limber he made and fired on many Civil War events. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Men's 50 year club. He spent many hours doing re enactments and promoting Fort D in Cape Girardeau.
Before retirement in 1996, he was employed at L.A. Tucker Truck Line, Jerry Lipps, and Elfrink.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Eugene Kasten of Belleville, IL; sisters, Ann Kasten Hickam of Cape Girardeau, and Evelyn Kasten Blair of St. Louis, MO.
Survivors include his wife, son, nieces, nephews, and numerous cousins.
Due to COVID, a private funeral will be held on at a later date.
If desired, Memorial contributions made be to Trinity Lutheran School Foundation Fund, 55 North Pacific, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.
Ford and Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com
He was baptized March 31, 1938 and confirmed March 18, 1951 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau, MO. His confirmation Bible Text is IIPeter 3:18. He attended Trinity Lutheran School, Central High School and SEMO.
Jerry married Ruth Grunow Kasten on November 27, 1959 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Evansville, Indiana. They had one son, Jon Mark Kasten of Cape Girardeau, MO.
He was a life time member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served on many committees during his lifetime. Jerry's interests include traveling, restoring old tractors, cars, Boy Scouts, and Civil War. He was a member of Egypt Mills Antique Tractor Club and many Civil War organizations in St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, and Ste. Genevieve County. Jerry was proud of the 3 inch ordinance cannon and limber he made and fired on many Civil War events. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Men's 50 year club. He spent many hours doing re enactments and promoting Fort D in Cape Girardeau.
Before retirement in 1996, he was employed at L.A. Tucker Truck Line, Jerry Lipps, and Elfrink.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Eugene Kasten of Belleville, IL; sisters, Ann Kasten Hickam of Cape Girardeau, and Evelyn Kasten Blair of St. Louis, MO.
Survivors include his wife, son, nieces, nephews, and numerous cousins.
Due to COVID, a private funeral will be held on at a later date.
If desired, Memorial contributions made be to Trinity Lutheran School Foundation Fund, 55 North Pacific, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.
Ford and Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com
Jerry Lee Kasten, age 83, son of Ernest Edward and Olga Helena (Sperling) Kasten, entered heaven on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Jerry was born January 31, 1938 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
He was baptized March 31, 1938 and confirmed March 18, 1951 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau, MO. His confirmation Bible Text is IIPeter 3:18. He attended Trinity Lutheran School, Central High School and SEMO.
Jerry married Ruth Grunow Kasten on November 27, 1959 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Evansville, Indiana. They had one son, Jon Mark Kasten of Cape Girardeau, MO.
He was a life time member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served on many committees during his lifetime. Jerry's interests include traveling, restoring old tractors, cars, Boy Scouts, and Civil War. He was a member of Egypt Mills Antique Tractor Club and many Civil War organizations in St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, and Ste. Genevieve County. Jerry was proud of the 3 inch ordinance cannon and limber he made and fired on many Civil War events. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Men's 50 year club. He spent many hours doing re enactments and promoting Fort D in Cape Girardeau.
Before retirement in 1996, he was employed at L.A. Tucker Truck Line, Jerry Lipps, and Elfrink.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Eugene Kasten of Belleville, IL; sisters, Ann Kasten Hickam of Cape Girardeau, and Evelyn Kasten Blair of St. Louis, MO.
Survivors include his wife, son, nieces, nephews, and numerous cousins.
Due to COVID, a private funeral will be held on at a later date.
If desired, Memorial contributions made be to Trinity Lutheran School Foundation Fund, 55 North Pacific, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.
Ford and Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com
He was baptized March 31, 1938 and confirmed March 18, 1951 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau, MO. His confirmation Bible Text is IIPeter 3:18. He attended Trinity Lutheran School, Central High School and SEMO.
Jerry married Ruth Grunow Kasten on November 27, 1959 at Concordia Lutheran Church, Evansville, Indiana. They had one son, Jon Mark Kasten of Cape Girardeau, MO.
He was a life time member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served on many committees during his lifetime. Jerry's interests include traveling, restoring old tractors, cars, Boy Scouts, and Civil War. He was a member of Egypt Mills Antique Tractor Club and many Civil War organizations in St. Louis, Cape Girardeau, and Ste. Genevieve County. Jerry was proud of the 3 inch ordinance cannon and limber he made and fired on many Civil War events. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Men's 50 year club. He spent many hours doing re enactments and promoting Fort D in Cape Girardeau.
Before retirement in 1996, he was employed at L.A. Tucker Truck Line, Jerry Lipps, and Elfrink.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Eugene Kasten of Belleville, IL; sisters, Ann Kasten Hickam of Cape Girardeau, and Evelyn Kasten Blair of St. Louis, MO.
Survivors include his wife, son, nieces, nephews, and numerous cousins.
Due to COVID, a private funeral will be held on at a later date.
If desired, Memorial contributions made be to Trinity Lutheran School Foundation Fund, 55 North Pacific, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.
Ford and Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com
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