Curtis “Curt” Kastl

Funeral services for Curtis Alan Kastl, 58, of Berryton, Kansas will be held 10 a.m, Thursday, July 8, 2010 at the Mustard Seed Church in Lawrence.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Kastl died at his home on Saturday, July 3, 2010 of heart failure.
Curtis was born June 19, 1952 in Colony, Kansas the son of Calvin Curtis and LaVaughn (Williams) Kastl.
 Curt graduated from Ruskin High School in 1970 and shortly thereafter served in the National Guard. He earned a pilot’s license and was a master plumber and contractor.
Curt built homes, hotels and apartment complexes across the country. He was co-owner of Mid Plains Construction, Kastl Plumbing and other business ventures. He was a long time member of the Alvamar Country Club and served two terms as president on the executive board.   In addition to being an avid golfer, his other passions were tending to his horses and traveling on cruises with his family.
Curt is survived by Janet, his beloved wife of 38 years; his two sons Curtis (Alan)Kastl II of Lawrence and Caleb Kastl and wife Natasha of Berryton; his parents LaVaughn Kastl Peak and William Peak of Lawrence; one brother,  Howard  Kastl and his wife, Kim  of Lawrence; three sisters Peggy Lasher and her husband Mike of Cispus Valley, Washington, Beverly Gossage and her husband Robert of Eudora and Marilyn Pearse and her late husband, Charlie of Baldwin City; thirteen nieces and nephews and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his father Calvin Curtis Kastl.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 7 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Salvation Army and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
 

16 Condolences

  1. Michelle Fales on July 4, 2010 at 12:00 am

    LaVaughn, Marilyn, Howard, Beverly, Peggy, Janet and family,

    Curt was such a great guy and will be greatly missed. I was so blessed to have met him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



  2. MICHAEL WILLIAMS on July 5, 2010 at 12:00 am

    MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, HOPE GOD GRANTS YOU COMFORT AND PEACE. I KNOW CURT IS WITH OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN.



  3. Jerry Levy on July 6, 2010 at 12:00 am

    I will always remember Curt as one of the best read guys I ever met. He could talk intelligently on almost any subject matter and would debate you on the merits until exhaustion set in. He competed hard on the golf course and on the card table, but when the game was over would have a drink and laugh with gusto. He loved his wife and children with a passion equaled by few and to Janet and the boys, I am so saddened by your loss, but the remembrances you have of Curt will always be there and I hope will be of some comfort.



  4. Barbara Braa on July 6, 2010 at 12:00 am

    I hope your memories of the good times with Curt will comfort you now. My sincere sympathy on your loss.



  5. Paul Veerkamp on July 6, 2010 at 12:00 am

    My sincere condolences to the whole family.
    Paul Veerkamp



  6. Hugh Carter on July 6, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Janet, Howard, Marilyn, and Family,

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Please let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do for you.

    Hugh



  7. Doug Barton on July 6, 2010 at 12:00 am

    I was lucky to get to know Curt through the Huckabay golf outings in Vegas. He was a great guy on and off the course and one of my dads favorites. His caring nature really shined through while my dad was sick and I will always remember his kindness and support during what was a difficult time for me. My thoughts and prayers go out to Janet and the family, Curt will be missed.



  8. Bonny Cota on July 6, 2010 at 12:00 am

    May God bless you and your families during this time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.



  9. Marci Braddock on July 6, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Janet, Alan, Caleb, LaVaughn, Bill, Howard, Beverly, and Marilyn. I’m so sorry to hear this. Curt was a great guy–intelligent, ambitious, caring, and funny. You’re a wonderful family and will pull through this by leaning on each other. Hugs to the boys. Marci



  10. Ron Compton on July 6, 2010 at 12:00 am

    I picked up my Grandparents old bed from Janet last Fall. The bed was at Curts shop. We talked and new different people within the family. Even though I didnt know Curt very well, I feel lucky to have met such a good man. He’s gone to soon.



  11. Taletha Houk on July 7, 2010 at 12:00 am

    My family and I are thinking about you during this difficult time. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you feel, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. Curt was a great man and I’m blessed to have met him.



  12. Lance Keltner on July 7, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Curt always had a nice thing to say to me when I stopped by the office, even if he wasn’t having the greatest day. To have him be gone already is such a shock, and I will miss him greatly.



  13. Chris and Maryellen Nyberg on July 8, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with entire Kastl Family. Feel fortunate to say I worked with Curt and new him as a friend.



  14. JerryKatzfey on July 8, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and and the whole Kastl family through this rough time. Curt touched a lot of people and has left us all with fond memories, He was a great person and I am proud that I got to know him, he will be missed. Jerry Katzfey Family



  15. Hoss & Brown Engineers on July 15, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Beverly & Family: Our company’s thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.



  16. Hoss & Brown Engineers on July 15, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Beverly & Family: Our company’s thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.



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