Wayne Paul Kasten, 65, of Perryville, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.
He was born July 21, 1959, in Perryville, to Paul Walter and Betty Lou (Hoehn) Kasten.
Wayne and Sherry Gross were married on May 25, 1985, at Christ Lutheran Church in Gordonville. She survives him in Perryville.
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville, where he formerly served as an elder. He was formally a member of Hill of Peace Lutheran Church in Friedenburg. Wayne also was an American Legion Booster.
He worked as a mixer for Gilster MaryLee for 37 years. Wayne enjoyed playing on the Immanuel Lutheran Dartball Team and bowling in the Lutheran Mixed League. Other survivors include son Charles (Michaela) Kasten; daughter Katherine (Jason) Lindsey; sister Beverly (Larry) Erdmann; two grandchildren, Hayden Lindsey, and Ariana Lindsey. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, LaDonna Mae Wills; infant nephew, Aaron Wills.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville and will continue from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville.
Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville, with Rev. Matthew Marks officiating.
Burial will be at Hill of Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Perryville.
Memorial contributions may be given to Immanuel Lutheran School or Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery for the caretaking of the Hill of Peace Lutheran Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
