Ivan Karsten

Ivan Harold Karsten, age 91, of Millersburg, passed away peacefully at home on
September 15, 2024.

Ivan was born on December 3, 1932, in Moltke Township, to Arnold and Eleanor Karsten.

Ivan enlisted in the United States Army in 1953. He served with the Second Armor Division “Hell on Wheels”, and qualified as a sharpshooter on the M-1 rifle. He was stationed in Germany, where he served as a cook. Upon his return he met and married Jeanette Kay Gall, the love of his life. Together they operated a dairy farm in Moltke until 1991. Ivan then spent 15 years working for the Presque Isle County Council on Aging. Ivan was a life long Detroit Tigers fan. He also enjoyed playing baseball in the Top of Michigan League. He and Jeanette loved dancing and were members of a German club.

He is survived by five children, Deanna (Rick) Milligan of Lansing, Jane (John)
Zielaskowski of Rogers City, Glenn Karsten of Bay City, Owen (Joan) Karsten of
Rogers City, and Aaron (Melissa Mooney) Karsten of King George, VA; grandchildren and great grandchildren, Patrick and Paul Milligan, Talon Wooster, Danielle Zielaskowski, Rebecca (Matt) Adams, Avery and Odin, Kaycee (Justin Lopez) Karsten, Khloe and Khyra, Kelly (Brent) McMullen and Ashton, Sydney (Geovanny Hernandez) Stambler and Rosalie, Nora and Sally Karsten; as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Ivan was preceded by in death by his wife, Jeanette and his siblings.

A private service will take place.

Those wishing to make a contribution in his memory are urged to support Hospice of Michigan.