1923
Kermit
2015
Kermit Kastella
January 16, 1923 — August 14, 2015
Kermit O. Kastella, 92, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, August 14, 2015, at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls.
He was born January 16, 1923, in rural Wendell, Grant County, Minnesota, the youngest son of Martin and Emily (Holte) Kastella. He grew up on the family farm in Stony Brook Township.
A veteran of World War II, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1942, at the age of 19. He served in the South Pacific and was honorably discharged in 1948. He moved to Fergus Falls and on July 3, 1952, married Lorraine Hovland. Residing on the south side of Fergus Falls, the couple raised four sons.
For 31 years he worked for the State of Minnesota as a plumber at the Fergus Falls State Hospital, retiring in 1987. He was a volunteer member of the Fergus Falls Fire Department for 36 years, retiring from the Department in 1987. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, a Lifetime Member of Fergus Falls V.F.W., Eagles and Elks. He was named the Trustee Elk of the Year 1988-89.
He was always working, and was able to create something out of what seemed like nothing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and summer camping with his family. Born from his service in the Navy, was his fascination with and enjoyment of aircraft, which continued throughout his life. And when asked, he was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Martin and Emily; his sister, Gladys Kastella and brother Everett Kastella.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lorraine of Fergus Falls; four sons, Peter (Debra) Kastella of Big Bend, WI, James (Carolyn) Kastella of Big Lake, Kurt (Patricia) Kastella of Underwood and Scott Kastella of rural Erhard; three grandchildren, Miles Kastella of Bemidji, Kristin (Tyler) Paulson of Minot, ND and Marie (Shane) McNamara of St. Paul.
Memorials may be sent to the church of your choosing.
Visitation: 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2015 at the Olson Funeral Home and resumes one hour prior to the service at the church.
Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Zion Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls
Clergy: Reverend Chris Eldredge
Military Participation: Fergus Falls V.F.W. Post 612 and American Legion Post 30
Burial: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Fergus Falls, MN
Arrangements are provided by Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls, MN
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
He was born January 16, 1923, in rural Wendell, Grant County, Minnesota, the youngest son of Martin and Emily (Holte) Kastella. He grew up on the family farm in Stony Brook Township.
A veteran of World War II, he joined the U.S. Navy in 1942, at the age of 19. He served in the South Pacific and was honorably discharged in 1948. He moved to Fergus Falls and on July 3, 1952, married Lorraine Hovland. Residing on the south side of Fergus Falls, the couple raised four sons.
For 31 years he worked for the State of Minnesota as a plumber at the Fergus Falls State Hospital, retiring in 1987. He was a volunteer member of the Fergus Falls Fire Department for 36 years, retiring from the Department in 1987. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, a Lifetime Member of Fergus Falls V.F.W., Eagles and Elks. He was named the Trustee Elk of the Year 1988-89.
He was always working, and was able to create something out of what seemed like nothing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and summer camping with his family. Born from his service in the Navy, was his fascination with and enjoyment of aircraft, which continued throughout his life. And when asked, he was always willing to lend a helping hand.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Martin and Emily; his sister, Gladys Kastella and brother Everett Kastella.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lorraine of Fergus Falls; four sons, Peter (Debra) Kastella of Big Bend, WI, James (Carolyn) Kastella of Big Lake, Kurt (Patricia) Kastella of Underwood and Scott Kastella of rural Erhard; three grandchildren, Miles Kastella of Bemidji, Kristin (Tyler) Paulson of Minot, ND and Marie (Shane) McNamara of St. Paul.
Memorials may be sent to the church of your choosing.
Visitation: 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2015 at the Olson Funeral Home and resumes one hour prior to the service at the church.
Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Zion Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls
Clergy: Reverend Chris Eldredge
Military Participation: Fergus Falls V.F.W. Post 612 and American Legion Post 30
Burial: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Fergus Falls, MN
Arrangements are provided by Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls, MN
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
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Friday, August 21, 2015
5:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)
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Saturday, August 22, 2015
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
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