Obituaries

August 21, 1948 to November 2016

ROYAL CENTER - William H. Kasten, 68, of Pulaski passed away peacefully at 2:42 a.m., Friday, Nov. 18, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Born on Aug. 21, 1948 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Robert and Velma Dommer Kasten. He was a 1966 Winamac High School graduate. On March 13, 1972 he married Debra E. Schield. She preceded him on Sept. 9, 2011.

Survivors include his children, Amanda Sutton (Calvin) of Francesville, Maurice Kasten (Jennifer) of Winamac, Chad Kasten (Christina) of Winamac and Jason Kasten (Tricia) of Winamac, brothers, Eugene Kasten (Sherry) of Spooner, Wis., Fred Kasten (Jeanette) of Winamac and Marion Kasten (Wilma Jean) of Winamac and grandchildren, Connor Kasten, Keegan Kasten, Christian Kasten, Kiely Kasten, Kamron Kasten, Karson Kasten, William Sutton, Calista Sutton and August Kasten.

Mr. Kasten worked at the Francesville Elevator for over 20 years and he recently retired from the Braun Corporation in Winamac.

A celebration of life service will be at 12 noon, Wednesday, Nov. 23, at the Winamac Cemetery with Randy Neff officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to Riley Children’s Hospital.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel.