Karl L Kersten

Karl L Kersten obituary, Wausau, WI

Karl L Kersten

Karl Kersten Obituary

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Karl L. Kersten, 68, passed away August 21, 2023. Karl was born July 10, 1955, to Lester and Doris (Kaatz) Kersten in Wausau, WI. 

Karl is survived by his sisters, Donna Kersten of Weston and Karen (Randal) Brotzman of Stevens Point; nieces and nephews, Sara Brotzman, Tami (Matthew) Corbin, Andrew (Toey) Peeters; and great-nephews, Gage and Cole Corbin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Doris; sister; Beverly Peeters.

Karl's final resting place is at Restlawn Memorial Park.

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Helke Funeral Home and Cremation Service

302 Spruce St, Wausau, WI 54401

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