Keith R Karsten

1949 - 2025

Soldotna resident Keith R. Karsten, 75, passed away Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025, at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna.

A private family service was held.
Keith was born May 26, 1949, in Terry, Mont.  He moved to Alaska and graduated from Kenai Central High School. 

Keith served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Dupont. He also took electronics courses and was honorably discharged in 1974.

Keith worked at Hutchings Chevrolet and later for the Tesoro Refinery in North Kenai.  Retiring at the at of 57, he then worked for Lowe's.

Keith was Catholic and a Boy Scout Leader.  He also enjoyed going snow machining.
His family wrote, "Keith was the most wonderful husband and Dad we could ever ask for. He was a very hard worker, honest man who loved to help people out. He also enjoyed going to the Soldotna Senior Center and to the dog park with his dog, Angel."

"He really loved Alaska and truly loved his family, especially playing baseball with his grandchildren. Kathy and Keith came to Alaska in 1977, where he showed and taught her everything, as she came from Boston. Keith lives on in his 2 great sons, Troy and Trevor. We cannot explain how we ache for him…..See you again soon Keith."

Keith was preceded in death by his brother, Kurt Karsten.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Kathy Karsten of Soldotna; sons and daughters-in-law, Trevor and Irma Karsten of Wilsonville, Ore. and Troy and Brook Karsten of Richmond Hill, Ga.; grandchildren, Logan, Olivia and Landon of Richmond Hill, Ga. And Brian and A.J. Wilson of Wilsonville, Ore.; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Jack McGahan; and brother and sister-in-law, Becky and Jerry of Soldotna.

Arrangements by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.