David A. "Tony" Karsnia

I had just received the latest PCS issue & to my shock, read the passing of Tony. My deepest condolence to his wife Kim and all family members. I first meet Tony in Aug. 1989 as we had our first meet of the Northland Beacon Chapter held in Fergus Falls MN. He was a great host and very knowledgeable on all aspects of professional vehicles. The passion he had for this organization was not unnoticed.
I took video of our meet in Fergus Falls & was hoping to hookup with Tony someday at...

I am so very sorry for your loss. Tony did the arrangements for my father’s funeral at the end of July and he was an absolutely lovely man. He was kind, considerate and very understanding of the difficulty of death. My sincere condolences.

I am so deeply sorry to hear of Tony's passing. We talked over the phone a few times, as we are hoping to get more professional cars up to Iola Car Show and Tony was helping me contact owners of cars that would be of interest. Tony was tremendously kind, enthusiastic and helpful. I was so looking forward to meeting him in person. I read of his passing just now in Old Cars, and I join Tony's family, friends, and fellow hobbyists who mourn his loss. My love and sincere condolences to his family.

I am so Sorry to read Tony's obituary , I saw it on Facebook today while looking at Limousines , I called him a few years ago when I had some cars for sale and he put an add in the P C S newsletter , Sorry For Your Loss .

I’m shocked to hear of Tony’s passing. My brother unexpectedly passed away on October 12th and Tony graciously helped me and my family with his cremation and funeral arrangements. He was so caring and warm. He offered me support and promised to take care of my brother.
My sincere condolences to the family. I’m incredibly sorry for your loss, Tony was a very special person.

I never got the chance to meet Tony, as we connected through our time on Undertaking: The Podcast... But, we spoke often and I had great plans to come and meet him, Kim, and their family. Hearing of his passing was a great shock, and I will miss him and our talks more than he will ever know. He encouraged me to start mortuary school, talked me through hard days as a funeral director intern, and never failed to be one of the kindest, most thoughtful men I have ever come across. I wish I had...

Such sad news to hear of Tony’s passing. Dad also found a passion at a young age in the ambulance and funeral cars and thus had a great connection to Tony and the PCS. Kim, may you know that our hearts go out to you and the kids over your loss! Our time together in South Dakota seems like yesterday but you and Tony as cohosts touched our lives forever. May God bless and keep Tony safe in heaven until you meet again.
All our love,
Len Langlois,
Mary Catherine and Larry Gignac.

Tony & Kim Karsnia drove to the 2017 PCS International Meet in Lebanon, Missouri in this newly-acquired, 31,000-mile 1997 S&S Medalist Cadillac hearse they named "Raspberry Cheesecake" owing to its White Diamond paintwork and Dark Autumn burgundy vinyl top.

The Professional Car Society's 2019 International Meet in Rapid City, South Dakota saw Tony Karsnia expressing tremendous delight with the 1/18th scale 2000 S&S Cadillac DTS Masterpiece commercial glass hearse replica that had just been custom-made for him by Portland, Oregon PCS member Noah Dorsey.