Ronald Carstens

Henry, Nebraska...........Funeral services for RONALD J. CARSTENS 70, will be held at 2pm Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Reverend Marvin Temme officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Morrill, Nebraska. Ron died June 3, 2009 at his home. In lieu of flowers memorials go to the church Sunday School, or the church Youth Group, or Camp Hope at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Visitation will be Monday from 3pm to 7pm at the Colyer Funeral Home and prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends may send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com. Ron was born December 14, 1938 in Meadow Grove, Nebraska the son of John and Nelda (Praeuner) Carstens. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1956. After serving in the National Guard he returned to the family farm in Battle Creek He married Betty Ann Johnson on August 17, 1958 in Battle Creek. They moved to Gering, Nebraska where he worked as a rep for Winpower Generators. In 1973 they moved to Mitchell, Nebraska where he continued to work for Winpower. In 1983 he formed Wyoming Generator which he ran until his death. In 1985 they moved to Torrington, Wyoming where they lived until 1997 when they moved to Henry, Nebraska. Ron was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church where he was in the choir, taught Sunday School, conducted Sunday School openings, and served on various boards. His love was Sunday School and children. He liked to camp and spend time with his grandkids. He was a Cornhusker fan and liked to work his hobby farm in Henry, Nebraska. Ron is survived by his wife Betty Ann of Henry, Nebraska; three daughters and their husbands, Ellen (John) Raymond of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, Gayle (Brad) Strauch of McFadden, Wyoming, and Laura (Daryl) Schlotthauer of Auburn, Washington; two sons and their wives, Michael (Rita) Carstens of Pensacola, Florida, and Stephen (Heather) Carstens of Bremerton, Washington; a brother and his wife, Gary (Mary) Carstens of Lincoln, Nebraska; ten grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Carl; and one sister, Mary Ann Ruegge.

Ronald Carstens

December 14, 1938 - June 3, 2009