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I had Mr. Karsten for PE and Sophomore math at Foothill High School.
Thomas Weiner
February 25, 2025 | School


Carmichael, California
1936 - 2024
John Brendel Karsten February 28, 1936 - November 24, 2024 Carmichael, California - John was born in San Jose, CA to Johann Geritt Karsten and Juliette Brendel Karsten. He grew up in Modesto and moved to Santa Cruz for his senior year of high school, where he helped his basketball team win the...
Read MoreI had Mr. Karsten for PE and Sophomore math at Foothill High School.
Thomas Weiner
February 25, 2025 | School
Such a great guy! Thinking of him brings a smile to my face and joy to my heart. He was my personal version of Jimmy Stewart and I loved telling him that. That carefree, warm and attentive personality was a the core of who he was. How lucky I have been to know him! Until we meet again!
Jennifer Scalzi
January 09, 2025 | Work

Single Memorial Tree
Jennifer Martin
December 14, 2024
Condolences to the Karsten family. May God continue to protect and comfort the Karsten Family, today and always.
Scott Miller
December 05, 2024 | Friend
Rest in Peace coach
Rod Zanze
December 05, 2024 | Friend
I had Coach Karsten as a PE coach at American River in the early 70s. What a great guy! He always had a greeting for me, even years afterward. He was an exceptional coach and an even better human being. My condolences to all of his loved ones.
Allan Ross
December 03, 2024 | School
My sincere condolences to all the Karsten family. John was truly one of the finest and kindest gentleman I ever had the pleasure to have met.
Steve Riehl
December 02, 2024