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Frank Kastor Obituary

Kastor, Frank S. 85, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019. He was born August 19, 1933 to Herman and Rebecca (Sullivan) Kastor in Evanston, IL. Frank attended New Trier High School in Winnetka, IL, wrestled and earned his B.A and M.A. degrees in English Literature at U. of Illinois. After serving in the US Air Force, he earned his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley. He taught at the University of Southern California and Northern Illinois University, then was a professor of English at Wichita State University for 30 years. A lifelong athlete, scholar, and traveler, he was a founder of the C.S. Lewis Society of KS and helped organize the C. S. Lewis Centennial in Belfast, N. Ireland. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, F. William Kastor; and granddaughter, Stella Mychelle Kastor. Frank is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Tina Bennett-Kastor; children, Jacaeber (Althea) Kastor, Marcus (Sandy) Kastor, Harlan Kastor, Kristina (Shane) Murray, Patrick (Mindy) Kastor, Liam Kastor, Mary Kastor, Caroline (Bobby Nichols) Kastor; grandchildren, Tiki, McKenna, Blakely, Tess, Maeve, Riley, Enoch, Zoey, Bobby, Jr., and Amos; nieces, Gwen and Laurie; and nephew, Don. Rosary: 7 pm, Friday, February 15, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial: 10 am, Saturday, February 16, 2019, both at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 124 N. Roosevelt St., Wichita, KS 67208. Inurnment to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Center of Hope, 400 N. Emporia Ave., Wichita, KS 67202 or the Lord's Diner, 520 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214. www.Reflection-Pointe.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Feb. 10 to Feb. 13, 2019.

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Gwen Kastor

February 16, 2019

My dear uncle Frank made an enduring mark on my life, beginning from our first significant encounter in Berkeley during the summer of 1959. He gave me my initial glimpse of the spirit that would soon bloom into the sixties and he remained a beacon of wisdom to me throughout the many the decades that followed. Frank consciously drew his humor and spark of life from the Eternal Source...and lived to help others enjoy that awareness. He will be deeply missed and profoundly remembered in my heart.

Michael Roach

February 11, 2019

His stories of growing up in suburban chicago, flying during the Korean War, taking 5 young children to Ireland while he researched and above all his impact on his students at wsu leaves a lasting memory of a great man

Kathy Mosley

February 10, 2019

Dear Tina, Liam, and family, We are so saddened to hear of Frank's passing and hold you all in our hearts with prayers and fond memories of time spent together at wrestling tournaments. Blessings, Kathy and John Mosley

Harry Simpson

February 10, 2019

Rest Frank, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

February 10, 2019

I am so so sorry!!! What an amazing sweet man!!! I am so sad for his passing and send my condolences to his amazing family!!!

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