Jerry Karsten

On August 11, 2023, Jerry G. Karsten, loving husband, and father of four children, passed away at the age of 71.

Jerry was born on July 13, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio to Jack and Joyce Karsten. He spent most of his career working out of the Laborers Local 500 and Toledo Engineering Co., Inc. On April 17, 1970, he married the love of his life Karen. They raised three sons, Jim, Jason and Jeremy and a daughter, Jodi.

Jerry was an avid Ohio State, Detroit Tigers, and Cleveland Browns fan. He had a passion for gardening and loved to watch his grandchildren compete in sports. He enjoyed traveling the world and engrossing himself in the culture and food of the countries he worked in. He was known for his quick wit and his kind and compassionate spirit.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father Jack, mother Joyce, brother Jack, and son Jeremy. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Karen; his three children Jim (Marla), Jodi (Tom) Brill, and Jason (Cassie); sister Janelle, Jamie, and Janis (Howard) Graves; brother Jeff; grandchildren Jenna, Jessica, Julia, Tommy, Kathryn, Michael and Jacob; and best lunch and driving buddy Bill Logie.

A visitation will be held at Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home (501 Conant St. Maumee) on Thursday, August 17 from 4-8 P.M. Followed by a funeral service on Friday, August 18, 10:30 A.M. at Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home. Donations in Jerry’s memory can be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.