James Stephen "Steve" Kastl

Dear Sam,

May your memories give you peace and his wit give you smiles.

Love & Blessings,
Jackie & Dick Okerlund

Still thinking of you Norma

Just wanted you to know, you will not always hurt so much, all the time.
You will feel better.


Although you probably don't think so now, one day you will smile and laugh again. One day life will be good again.

I believe it was in the writings of Abe Lincoln where I read his reply to a friend
when he was asked how he was doing some time after the loss of his wife.

He answered something like this.

'Not a day goes by that she's not on my mind but the pain is no longer every minute of every day but more of a sweet sorrow.'

Take care of yourself.

Tom

PS. The sun will shine for you again.

Sam and family, I am so sorry to hear about Steve. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. He sure was a great guy and he will be missed. Take care

Kristen and family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time of the loss of your Dad and your Mom's husband. I hope that the great memories of all the fun times you shared will carry you through. I also hope that you know that his very good spirit will be with you always. All my love to you all,

Thinking of you, Norma. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

We will all miss his humor & wit! Our deepest sympathies.

Dear Kastl Family,

I know Steve from his visits to the Retro Roast Coffee Shop. I work there occasionally on Saturday mornings and recently lost my husband, Dave, to cancer. Steve usually gave me a hard time on his visists but had comforting words for me on my loss. I am so sorry for your loss. If you would like to talk to someone who has just been through it, please contact me. God Bless!

Sam,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Steve. Dave Hoberg sent a notice to all of us neighbors. May God give you courage as you face the days ahead. He was a big part of your life. Give yourself time to heal. Little by little you will be whole again. Love, Jean Eittreim

Kristen,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.

Kristen,
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss.
Please know that we are here for you.

Love Mickey and Joy

I give my sincere condolences to the family. Steve will be missed. He was a great guy.

Uncle Steve will be so greatly missed. We can close our eyes and see his mustache curling as his grin grew wider. We will be praying the Lord will give added strength to Aunt Norma, Kristen, and Tony through these difficult times. Uncle Steve was a super, loving man and our hearts ache as we miss him so much.

Years ago we were the kids on the lake. Jim (Steve), Tom Bartsh, Bobbi Harloff, Don Elstad, Sharon Benscoter, Jim McBride and sometimes me. So sad to see you go. God Bless

We will miss you so much Uncle Steve! The family will be in my prayers as well as so many others.

Steve and Don really had a bond with each other, both going through the Post Polio Syndrome.
We will surely miss him at all the car get togethers.
Take care, Judi & Don Bohnenkamp

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

We will sure miss you Uncle Steve! You were always smiling and joking with us and always fun to be around. So sorry for you loss Aunt Norma and so sorry Kris and Tony. Please know that our prayers are with you, and Uncle Steve will have many loved ones with him up in Heaven.

Steve,

So many will miss you, can't believe you've left us. I will never forget our conversations about the meaning of life and I will never forget how much you cared about everyone around you. You were a rock for so many. I am trying so hard to make it back to Minnesota for your service, but you know I will be honoring you in any case. I'm sure you have found the peace you so deserve.

With love, Mary

He will be missed

We will really, truely miss Steve. he was a very influencial person in my life.He always had positive reinforcement in my attempts at life , family ,cars and future plans.

I have been having fond thoughts about our times together over the past 25 years.

One of the good guys and I considered myself lucky to be part of his life..