Eugene A Carstens
September 10, 1940 - December 19, 2021
NORFOLK -- Memorial service for Eugene Albert Carstens, 81, of Norfolk will be held at a later date. Eugene passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk due to recent health issues. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Eugene was born on September 10, 1940 in Norfolk to Albert and Lydia (Schwindt) Carstens Sr. He attended school at Jefferson and Christ Lutheran Junior High School. Eugene was confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church. He later received his GED. He worked at Tyco Industries for 25 years. He also worked at Henningsen Foods in Norfolk, Norfolk Hatchery, and assisted his parents at Carstens Cleaning Service. On May 2, 1965 he married Judith Sievers and to this union they were blessed with 6 children. They later divorced. Gene enjoyed nature and the outdoors, taking the family on many camping and fishing trips. He also enjoyed his time spent at the Royal Zoo in Royal, Nebraska. Eugene is survived by his children Charlotte (Mark) Reagan of Pierce, son Robert Carstens of Columbus, NE, son Jerry (Jennifer) Carstens of Lake View, IA, daughter Fayette Klug of Norfolk, David (April) Carstens of Whiting, IA, Annette Carstens of Norfolk, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and sister Vera Miller of Norfolk. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert Sr. and Lydia, sisters Donna Appel, Shirley Pospisil, brothers George Carstens, and Junior Carstens, grandson Matthew Eugene Carstens. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.
NORFOLK -- Memorial service for Eugene Albert Carstens, 81, of Norfolk will be held at a later date. Eugene passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk due to recent health issues. Stonacek Funeral Chapel... View Obituary & Service Information