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Carl Gerald Kasten
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CopyCarl Gerald Kasten, 86, died Aug. 18, 2010, at Park Lane Nursing Home, Scott City.
He was born March 25, 1924, at Latimer, the son of Charles and Lola (Smith) Kasten.
A residentof Scott City since 1956, moving from Council Grove, he had been the Duck-wall's store manager from 1946-86. He had been manager of the Council Grove Duckwall's store from 1949-1956.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church where he served on sev-e r a 1 c o m -mittees; was a former Scott City councilman for 16 years, serving as mayor for eight years; was a past commander of the VFW of Council Grove and the American Legion of Scott City; was the first Cub, Scout Master of Pack No. 77; was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scott City; and a member of the Isis Shrine Temple, Salina.
He was a WWII US Navy veteran, serving on the USS Arneh in the South Pacific Theater.
On Oct. 5, 1947, he married Dorothy M. Potter at Russell. She survives.
Other survivors include: three sons, Gerald of Skandia, Michigan, Donald of Wichita, and Larry of Sharon Springs; eight grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.
Funeral service were held August 21 at the United Methodist Church, Scott City with burial following in the Scott County Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the church or to Camp Lakeside, both in care of the funeral home, 401 S. Washington, Scott City, Ks. 67871.
E-condolences may be given at www.priceandsons.com.
Attending the funeral from this area were Carl's niece and husband, Judy and George Her-pich of White City and Carl's cousins, Clyde and Ardella Kasten of White City, Gary Kasten of Manhattan, Wayne Kasten of White City and Randy and Katherine Kasten of White City.
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