Paul Karstedt Obituary


PAUL F KARSTEDT
July 23, 1944 ~ May 23, 2016

Paul F. Karstedt was born on July 23, 1944, in San Francisco, CA. to Paul H. and Mary Frances Karstedt. He spent his grade-school years in Portland and then moved to Lewiston, Idaho where he graduated from High School. He returned to Portland in the early 1960's where he met his wife, Linda (Chamberlin) Karstedt.
He worked at different jobs until he found his niche as a salesman in the building industry which he very much enjoyed.
He is survived by his wife Linda; daughters Heather Petrik and Kimberley DeSeranno and grandchildren McKenna and Brady Petrik, Matthew and Caitlan Wentz, and Dakota Kiive.
Services will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Cascade Park Baptist Church in Vancouver, WA.
Please sign his Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on May 29, 2016.
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Linda, my love and thoughts continue to be with you over the loss of your dear, wonderful Paul. I know how strong you're being but also how much he will be missed.

Cheryl Boyer

June 8, 2016

Linda dear, I am so sorry to read of Paul's passing. Even though I haven't seen you for years, I remember you with love.

Judy (Mason) Bassett

May 30, 2016

Linda so sorry for the lost of your life partner, Paul. You truly loved each other and that love will carry you forward with many great memories.

Beverly Oylear-Spurgeon

May 30, 2016

Linda dear, I am so sorry to read about the passing of your dear husband. Your last name popped out to me and I wanted to tell you I am thinking of you. Remember that you are loved.

Judy (Mason) Bassett

May 30, 2016

Paul, you will be missed. When I think of you, I find myself smiling. Our 50 or more year friendship has left me with great memories. I'll always remember those brown stirrup stretch pants, babysitting you on New Year's and all our dirty talking back and forth. Thank you for all the cooking help and for always loving and caring for my Linda. Please watch over all of us and I look forward to seeing you again in heaven. Thank you for being a blessing in my life. Hugs.....

Connie Bax

May 29, 2016

So sorry you lost your father. <3

James DeSeranno

May 29, 2016

Paul was a very kind person, I am very BLESSED to have known him. I will always remember his wonderful smile and warm hello he always gave me whenever he came into Winco shopping. My prayers and love are with the family. My he rest peacefully in the Lord's arm's. And that the family feels the warmth loving feeling of him smiling down from heaven letting everyone know it's all ok. HUGS

Vickie Charley

May 29, 2016

Paul was a great friend and neighbor of ours while we were living in Vancouver Salmon Creek area. We were surprised to hear of his passing. Our hearts go out to Linda and his Daughters. Best to everyone.

Thomas and Nancy Burkett

May 28, 2016

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