A memorial service for Kent Kastrup, age 77, of Spirit Lake, was held Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Calvary United Methodist Church in Arnolds Park.
Kent Wayne Kastrup, the son of Loran Wayne and Esther Ruth (Sittler) Kastrup, was born on August 13, 1947, in Spirit Lake, Iowa. He passed away on February 16, 2025.
Kent graduated from Arnolds Park High School in 1965 and later earned his Associate of Arts degree. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy from April 4, 1966, until January 13, 1970, achieving the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class. Throughout his life, Kent lived in Arnolds Park, New York City and Hawaii before moving to Spirit Lake in 1973.
On January 23, 1974, he was married to Joann Marie Lindsay in Spirit Lake. He worked in upholstery at Style Craft for over thirty years, was a dedicated business owner and also a skilled carpenter. Kent attended Calvary United Methodist Church and was actively involved in his community as a member of the American Legion Post 384 of Milford, Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever.
In his free time, Kent found joy in duck carving, duck hunting, pheasant hunting and bullhead fishing in early spring. He was known for his tomato plants, which he nurtured every summer and generously shared with neighbors and those passing by. Alongside his neighbor, Ivan, he delighted in coming up with a “new invention”. Kent’s creativity extended to writing poems and songs, loved all forms of wildlife and was always engaged in home improvement projects, a passion he pursued for fifty-one years.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of fifty-one years, Joann Kastrup; son, Michael; brother, Gary; twin sister, Kathi Davis; son-in-law, Jeffrey Meyers; sisters-in-law, Barb Lindsay, Diana Lindsay and Sandra Watts; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Kent was preceded in death by his dad and mom, grandparents, mother-in-law, several brothers and sisters-in-law, best friend, Bill (Hymer Dean), other family members including aunts, uncles, cousins, his niece, and many friends throughout the years.
Turner Jenness Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
