Walter F. "Walt" Kasten, Jr. – a native of Upper Sandusky, Ohio – and near life-long resident of Mobile, passed away peacefully at his home in the Brookside community in Mobile Sunday, October 2, 2011. He was 88.
A graduate of Murphy High School, Mr. Kasten served with distinction in the U.S. Navy during World War II – successfully completing tours of duty in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of the war – and rising to the rank of Chief Petty Officer before the age of 21. On a 30 day leave between his Atlantic and Pacific tours during the war, Mr. Kasten returned to Mobile and married his high school sweetheart, Mobile native Elizabeth Bishop – and the two remained together for 67 years – until Mrs. Kasten's death in February of this year.
After the war, Mr. Kasten came back to Mobile – and began a long career as a manager for the U.S. Department of Defense – serving in that capacity at both Brookley Field in Mobile – and Warner Robbins Air Force Base in Georgia. After retiring from the Department of Defense – he enjoyed a second career as a real estate broker and property appraiser.
Mr. Kasten was one of the founding members of the Forest Hill United Methodist Church – where he was active as a Sunday School teacher, youth leader, choir member and member of the board – and was the last remaining charter member of the Mobile chapter of the (formerly named) Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. – better known as the "Barbershoppers."
Mr. Kasten is survived by his daughter, Carole K. Sickman, of Mobile; son Fred Kasten, of New Orleans; grandson Frederick Sickman, of Mobile; and brother David Kasten, of Grand Prairie, Texas.
A graveside funeral service for Mr. Kasten will be held Thursday afternoon, October 6, 2011 – at Pine Crest Cemetery – starting at 2:00 pm.
A graduate of Murphy High School, Mr. Kasten served with distinction in the U.S. Navy during World War II – successfully completing tours of duty in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of the war – and rising to the rank of Chief Petty Officer before the age of 21. On a 30 day leave between his Atlantic and Pacific tours during the war, Mr. Kasten returned to Mobile and married his high school sweetheart, Mobile native Elizabeth Bishop – and the two remained together for 67 years – until Mrs. Kasten's death in February of this year.
After the war, Mr. Kasten came back to Mobile – and began a long career as a manager for the U.S. Department of Defense – serving in that capacity at both Brookley Field in Mobile – and Warner Robbins Air Force Base in Georgia. After retiring from the Department of Defense – he enjoyed a second career as a real estate broker and property appraiser.
Mr. Kasten was one of the founding members of the Forest Hill United Methodist Church – where he was active as a Sunday School teacher, youth leader, choir member and member of the board – and was the last remaining charter member of the Mobile chapter of the (formerly named) Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. – better known as the "Barbershoppers."
Mr. Kasten is survived by his daughter, Carole K. Sickman, of Mobile; son Fred Kasten, of New Orleans; grandson Frederick Sickman, of Mobile; and brother David Kasten, of Grand Prairie, Texas.
A graveside funeral service for Mr. Kasten will be held Thursday afternoon, October 6, 2011 – at Pine Crest Cemetery – starting at 2:00 pm.
Walter F. "Walt" Kasten, Jr. – a native of Upper Sandusky, Ohio – and near life-long resident of Mobile, passed away peacefully at his home in the Brookside community in Mobile Sunday, October 2, 2011. He was 88.
A graduate of Murphy High School, Mr. Kasten served with distinction in the U.S. Navy during World War II – successfully completing tours of duty in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of the war – and rising to the rank of Chief Petty Officer before the age of 21. On a 30 day leave between his Atlantic and Pacific tours during the war, Mr. Kasten returned to Mobile and married his high school sweetheart, Mobile native Elizabeth Bishop – and the two remained together for 67 years – until Mrs. Kasten's death in February of this year.
After the war, Mr. Kasten came back to Mobile – and began a long career as a manager for the U.S. Department of Defense – serving in that capacity at both Brookley Field in Mobile – and Warner Robbins Air Force Base in Georgia. After retiring from the Department of Defense – he enjoyed a second career as a real estate broker and property appraiser.
Mr. Kasten was one of the founding members of the Forest Hill United Methodist Church – where he was active as a Sunday School teacher, youth leader, choir member and member of the board – and was the last remaining charter member of the Mobile chapter of the (formerly named) Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. – better known as the "Barbershoppers."
Mr. Kasten is survived by his daughter, Carole K. Sickman, of Mobile; son Fred Kasten, of New Orleans; grandson Frederick Sickman, of Mobile; and brother David Kasten, of Grand Prairie, Texas.
A graveside funeral service for Mr. Kasten will be held Thursday afternoon, October 6, 2011 – at Pine Crest Cemetery – starting at 2:00 pm.
A graduate of Murphy High School, Mr. Kasten served with distinction in the U.S. Navy during World War II – successfully completing tours of duty in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of the war – and rising to the rank of Chief Petty Officer before the age of 21. On a 30 day leave between his Atlantic and Pacific tours during the war, Mr. Kasten returned to Mobile and married his high school sweetheart, Mobile native Elizabeth Bishop – and the two remained together for 67 years – until Mrs. Kasten's death in February of this year.
After the war, Mr. Kasten came back to Mobile – and began a long career as a manager for the U.S. Department of Defense – serving in that capacity at both Brookley Field in Mobile – and Warner Robbins Air Force Base in Georgia. After retiring from the Department of Defense – he enjoyed a second career as a real estate broker and property appraiser.
Mr. Kasten was one of the founding members of the Forest Hill United Methodist Church – where he was active as a Sunday School teacher, youth leader, choir member and member of the board – and was the last remaining charter member of the Mobile chapter of the (formerly named) Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. – better known as the "Barbershoppers."
Mr. Kasten is survived by his daughter, Carole K. Sickman, of Mobile; son Fred Kasten, of New Orleans; grandson Frederick Sickman, of Mobile; and brother David Kasten, of Grand Prairie, Texas.
A graveside funeral service for Mr. Kasten will be held Thursday afternoon, October 6, 2011 – at Pine Crest Cemetery – starting at 2:00 pm.
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