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MICHAEL H. KAST

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Central Catholic High School Indiana University

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D. O. McComb and Sons - Pine Valley

1320 East Dupont Rd.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

MICHAEL KAST Obituary

MICHAEL H. KAST, 85, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, at home in his home town of Fort Wayne. A well respected Allen County attorney, he started his law practice in 1955 as a sole practitioner before joining the late Willard Shambaugh to form the law firm Shambaugh & Kast in 1961. Adding Edward Beck, in 1972, and Stephen Williams in 1980 to become Shambaugh, Kast, Beck & Williams. A 1946 graduate of Central Catholic High School, he completed his B.S. in the School of Business and L.L.B. (Juris Doctorate) in the School of Law at Indiana University in 1952. He was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1952 during the Korean War, commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the Army JAG Corps, served as Post Judge Advocate, and remained active in the JAG Reserve, first in the Army and later the Air Force, until his retirement as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1976. As a practicing attorney, civic activities over the course of his career included serving as Associate City Attorney, Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney of Allen County, President of Legal Aid of Fort Wayne, and Indiana Governor appointment as a member of the State Advisory Commission for Legal Services Corp. An avid runner, he started running at age 47 for health reasons and went on to complete multiple marathons in Boston, Chicago and San Francisco, among other cities. He also coached the cross country team at IPFW. He enjoyed golf, tennis, skiing and spending time with family and friends. Surviving are his wife, Cheryl Kast; sons, Mark Kast of Reno, Nev. and Dr. John Kast of Florence, Ala.; daughter, Ann (Kast) Train of Santa Rosa, Calif.; his children's mother, Jean Bevis of Charlottesville, Va.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, John (Jack) Kast, Harry Kast and Raymond Kast; and sister, Dorothea Thomas Meese. Private services will be conducted. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Community Harvest Food Bank, Fort Wayne. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.domccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Dec. 19, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for MICHAEL KAST

13 Entries

Susan Gifford

December 30, 2013

Cheryl and Mr. Kast's family. We are sorry to hear of Mr. Kast's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I was blessed to have worked for him for many years at SKBW. He was so kind, thoughtful, caring and a wonderful man to work for. May God continue to bless you all and give you peace and comfort.
Susan & Mark Gifford & Family

Angie Matte

December 25, 2013

I just learned of Mr. Kast's passing. I have fond memories of him. I knew him in Ft. Wayne when he had his law office. Later I moved to California and he and his daughter stayed with me in my little apt for the 1984 Olympics. We had great fun. He will be missed. Blessings and peace to all the family. Angie Matte

Karen Van Every

December 25, 2013

I just learned of Mr. Kast's passing today. While it saddened me, it's soothing to know he is at peace in Heaven. I had the honor and pleasure of working for Mr. Kast @ SK&B(W) from 1977-1988 and enjoyed my time there. God's blessings to the family.

Janet Harris

December 21, 2013

To Cheryl and Mikes children Mark,John and Ann,I feel so blessed to know him,and getting to spend time with Mike you could feel the love he had for you all when he talked about his family.Continued prayers for you all.The Lord will surround you all in His loving embrace.

December 21, 2013

What a special person!!!! We all could learn so much from him. Not only was he a great attorney,a very caring person, & such a special man who would do so much for anyone. My heart goes out to the family, who meant absolutely everything to him! Love & Prayers, .....Your hair dresser, Dawndi

Daniel Gebhart

December 21, 2013

Cheryl, you, Mike and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan and Sara Gebhart

Deb (Coburn)Plummer

December 20, 2013

Mr. Kast represented me in my divorce in 1974. He was such a wonderful man and treated me like a daughter. He recommended me for an apartment and advised me on getting started on a new life. I will always be so thankful to him! You all have my sympathies.

December 20, 2013

Cheryl,I only knew you and Michael for a very short time but I was honered to be of service.Michael was a very good hearted man. Pam V.A. Ann I hoppe you will continue the wine tasting.

Julie LaRocque

December 20, 2013

Ann - I know how much you enjoyed wine tasting with your dad. It's wonderful that you have so many great memories with him. Sorry for your loss.

December 19, 2013

I was Mr. Kast's legal secretary from 1984 through 1992. He was a very kind and caring man, and a great attorney. He took great pride in his work. Prayers to Mark, Ann and John.

Linda Klenke

December 19, 2013

I've known Mr. Kast practically my whole life. I found him to always be kind and caring. I feel like I've lost a dear friend, almost a father to me. My heart goes out to John, Mark, and Ann. I will miss him always and cherish his memory. What a wonderful man! I am so glad to have known him. What a blessing he was to me and my family.

Jennifer Lentz

December 19, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. It is so difficult to lose someone during the holidays. Focus on the wonderful memories and know that Michael is at peace.

Mark Kast

December 19, 2013

I love you, Dad. I'll see you soon enough. Your son, Mark

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