Walter Raymond Carstens was born June 17, 1947 in Valentine. He was the fourth child born to Herman and Wren Ward Carstens. Walt passed away at his home on August 2, 2022 at the age of 75.
Walt attended school in Valentine. He enlisted in the Navy February 26, 1965 and served his country until his honorable discharge on June 13,1968. He later married Deborah L. Reese on May 14, 1971 in Pensacola, FL. To this Union two children were born. He spent most of his career as a painter, which he really enjoyed. Walt loved hunting and fishing, spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and baking.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Martha Horst and Mildred Beman.
He is survived by his son Kenneth of Crookston and daughter Tammy Watson of Kearney. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, brother Marvin of Souix Falls, SD and sister Katherine Hobden of Denver, CO. Walt will be deeply missed.
Funeral service for Walt will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Valentine. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with service arrangements.
