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Steven Karst Obituary

Steven T. Karst, 75, of Auburn, went Home to the Lord April 12, 2025, He was born in Huntington, IN to the late Richard and Lilah (Cook) Karst on April 24, 1949. Steven graduated from Huntington Catholic High School and Ivy Tech. He proudly served in the US Marines in the Vietnam War. Steven married Rosemary Ladd on June 27, 1998. He attended Robinson Chapel UMC. Steven loved fishing, metal detecting, bird watching, drawing and writing.

Steven is survived by his loving wife, Rosemary; children, Scott (Julie) Karst, Tami Karst, Stefanie Clark, Roger Clark, and Sara Clark; honorary daughter, Ashley Aspacher; grandchildren, Taylor Giltrap, Kerigan (Alex) Eversman, C'arra Karst, Evan Karst, Jenna Karst, Joseph Janisse, and Ella Looser; great-grandsons, Mack Asbridge and one on the way; siblings, Donna Karst, Vince (Suzy) Karst, Carol Cocklin, and Debbie Eckart; and a host of relatives and friends. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by first wife, Penny Karst; son, Jeremy Karst; and brothers, Greg, Tim, Don, Randy and John. Funeral service will be on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:00 am at Robinson Chapel UMC (12707 Tonkel Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845). Visitation will be Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Fairhaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services (6557 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46825). Burial will follow the service at Highland Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stillwater Hospice or Allen County 4-H.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Apr. 14, 2025.

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My condolences to the family of Steve Karst. Sorry for your loss Scott and Tammy.
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