Charles Kast

KAST
Charles "Charlie" Kast, of San Antonio, TX, passed away on his 83rd birthday, March 25, 2011 at Lackland A.F.B., TX. He was born March 25, 1928 in Medina Township, Lenawee County, MI to the late Thomas F. and Etta Beryl Beall Kast. Charlie was preceded in death by his daughter, Regina Gayle Coleman, his parents and brother, Robert Kast. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Josephine, children, Katherine Jo Hall and husband, Scott; Charles Thomas Kast and wife Brenda; Linda Sue Downs; James Peter Kast and wife Patrice. Nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren: Raegan DeVor and son, Daniel; Courtney Sorsby and husband, Cecil, and children, Cori, Ashlyn, and Caleb; Suzette Kast; Charles Thomas Kast, Jr. and daughter Layla; Bryan Downs and wife, Jenny; Jennifer Downs; Brandon Kast; Marissa Kast; and Anna Kast; several step grandchildren. Also brother, Richard Kast; and sisters, Madeline Munger, and Evelyn Hammel. He gave 21 dedicated years to the US Air Force serving during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He retired in 1968 as a Flight Engineer on C-124 aircrafts. He was a dedicated member of the Medina Valley Moose Lodge 2196, Loyal Order of the Moose for 26 years serving in numerous positions at local and state levels. He obtained the Pilgrim Degree of Merit, the highest honor within the fraternity in 1993. He also was a member of the VFW post 8134 in LaCoste, Texas, Hermann Sons Lodge 306, San Antonio, TX and AARP. The Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home will be open for Visitation on Wednesday, Mar. 30, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home, The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Thursday, Mar. 31, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church. Interment will follow the Mass at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be given in Charlie's memory to the American Cancer Association and/or Moose Charities, Loyal Order of Moose, Mooseheart, IL 60539. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com