Bernard John Carsten

Bernard John Carsten, 93, went to be with his Lord April 30, 2018, at his daughter’s home in Raymore, MO. He was born June 22, 1924, to Harvey and Mildred Carsten in Stockton, Kansas. Bernard graduated from Stockton High School, served in the Navy during WWII, and graduated from Ft. Hays State College. He married Dorothy Davey August 10, 1947. Except for college and Navy years, he spent his life on the Carsten Family Century Farm. Until his son Terry’s death, he enjoyed farming together with him. Bernard was a man of integrity and faith, living as an example to his family and community. He was involved with 4-H, Rooks County Fair Board, Gideons International, Lion’s Club, and other community organizations. From the late 60’s through the 70’s, he and Dorothy participated in leading Lay Witness Missions in the Midwest. He grew up as a member of Stockton United Methodist Church and in later years regularly attended Stockton Assembly of God Church. Bernard enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He provided his grandchildren with hours of enjoyment, playing in the clubhouse (chicken shed), swinging on the barn’s rope swing, sitting at his feet in the combine, and driving the lawn tractor around the yard. He loved flipping his dentures at them, tickling their necks and giving them kisses. So Be It! Bernard is survived by his daughter Cheryl Menzies and husband Tom of Raymore, MO, son Rod and wife Janie of Elkhart, IA, daughter-in-law Deb Carsten of Stockton, sister-in-law Ilene Proctor and husband Robert of El Dorado, 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 1 niece, and 2 nephews. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents, brother Alvin, wife Dorothy, an infant son and son Terry.