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John Kasten Obituary
Jack is survived by his wife, the former Cynthia Barton Kasten; sons, John F. "Rick" Kasten, III (Laurie), Bart Kasten (Jennifer); daughter, Melanie Kasten-Krause (Harold); his brother, Rev. Daniel R. Kasten Sr. (Dorothy); and eight grandchildren.
His service will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 20, at St. Andrew United Church of Christ, 2608 Browns Lane, Louisville, Ky. Burial will take place at a later date, in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Va. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. Louisville, Ky. (502) 451-4420
Donations may be made to his church, St. Andrew UCC, or a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Kasten
March 28, 2009
Cindy,
I was so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was a joy to know. Thinking of you and praying for you and your family.
Love,
Brenda Magers
Jane (Brown) Smith
March 23, 2009
Melanie,
I am sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. He was a good man who touched hundreds, if not thousands, of lives spreading The Word. I have fond memories of high school Retreats, Youth Fellowship and, yes, even Confirmation Classes.
(Reitz Class of '76)
March 19, 2009
Our paryers and blessings go out to Jack's family and friends. We thank God for his life and ministry.
The faculty, students,alumni/ae and staff of Lancaster Theological Seminary. Lancaster Pennsylvania
Fran Capodanno
March 18, 2009
Our love and prayers are with you and your family.
Fran, Becky, and roomate John Belich
from ECH
Beth Shorthouse
March 18, 2009
Dear Cindy, Bart and the entire Kasten Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you during this sad time. With love from your Atlanta "family." Beth, Dan & Jacob
Anne Mosier Goble
March 18, 2009
Bart, my prayers are with you and entire family.
larry james
March 18, 2009
dear cynthia
sorry for your loss. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
larry james
Brian Uhde
March 18, 2009
We always thought the best of Rev. Kasten and his family. My sympathy and condolences to all.
Cathy Samuels
March 18, 2009
Cynthia,
So sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Thoughts are with you at this time.
Cathy Samuels (Cox's Pharmacy)
Linda Hillenbrand
March 17, 2009
We just want you to know how much we are thinking of you. Dad, Bruce and I. We shared a few brief moments of what seems to be a great life and we are thankful and want you to know how much our prayers are with you!!
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