Edwin “Pete” Soren Kastberg passed away 3/28/22 at Sauk Prairie Hospital. Pete and his twin Erwin (Dick) were born on 3/28/31 in Norwalk, Wisconsin to Earl and Anna (Arndt) Kastberg.
He attended Norwalk High School, graduating in the Class of 1949. He drafted into the Army in 1955. He was united in marriage to Marlene (Molly) Miller in 1973.
Pete was employed by Badger Army Ammunition Plant (where he met Molly), Ed Kramer & Sons Construction company, and Bill Hart painting. He often said “work” was his middle name. He actually enjoyed working. When he was young, he helped his dad farm with horses. He retired in 1992.
He enjoyed playing cards. When he got a bad hand, he would say the dealer should have “Elsie” teach him how to deal. He was a long-time hunter and fisherman. He played baseball and basketball all thru high school and for many years after. He watch many sports on TV. He was always very good with directions when we travelled.
He is survived by his wife Molly, sister-in-law Regina Capper, brother-in-law Jim (Joy) Miller, brother-in-law Randy (Vickie) Miller many nieces and nephews.. He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings and their spouses: Eloise (Myron) Fletcher, Phillip (Mary) Kastberg, Carlton (Vernebelle) Kastberg, and Erwin (Alice) Kastberg, brother-in-law Wally Capper and brother-in-law Lonnie Miller.
A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held May 26, 2022 from 11 am to 1 pm at Hooverson Funeral Home Inc., 251 Water Street, Sauk City, Wisconsin. There will be a lunch afterwards.
In lieu of flowers, you may send a donation to Wounded Warrior Project, Topeka, Kansas.
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