"I can?t believe Karsten is gone. He was just the guy that would always post funny things and joke around with you, and his goal on Twitter seemed to be to make others smile-something he achieved regularly. Wishing you peace and comfort in the face of your loss ??"
In loving memory of
Karsten Charles Kinstler
September 26, 1978 - February 10, 2021
HOUSTON, MN - Karsten C. Kinstler, 42, of Houston, MN died on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI.
Karsten was born on September 26, 1978, in Winona, MN to Dennis and Bonnie (Anderson) Kinstler. He was the youngest of five children and was raised on the family farm at Perkins Valley in rural Houston, MN. Karsten graduated from Houston High School where he was active in Theater and Speech. He also attended Winona State University. Karsten worked at TRW in Rushford, MN, Houston Grocery Store, on the family farm, at his sister's day care and was a primary care giver for his nephew, Joseph for many years.
Karsten is survived by his parents: Dennis and Bonnie of Houston; siblings: Karmen Kinstler and Korey (Jennifer) Kinstler both of Houston, and Kalvin Kinstler of La Crescent, MN.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Ken and his Nephew, Joseph.
There will be a funeral service for Karsten at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston, MN with the Reverend Linda McPeak officiating. Burial will be at the Stone Church Cemetery in Houston. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the Church.
Please leave a memory of Karsten and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com
Tributes
"Karsten?s presence on Twitter was marked by kindness, humor, and friendliness. I was glad to know him there and wished I could have known him better. His loss will be felt in a myriad of ways for a long time to come. Olive "
"I knew your son and brother on Twitter. I hope you know how many people treasured your son as a friend even though we were never able to meet him in person. He was kind and funny, and an absolute gentleman. We were all fortunate to have known him. Thank you for sharing Karsten with out Twitter family. You are all in our prayers."
"David and I want to express our heartfelt sympathy to all the Kinstler family. Karsten had the gift of bringing laughter and happiness to most all that knew him. His sense of humor and comedy was well known and widely enjoyed. He was also a deeply caring person, especially for his family. He invested himself personally in caring for them and giving of himself. Our thoughts and prayers have been with the family since we heard of Karsten\'s passing. We are so sorry that we were not able to attend the funeral in person. Our Love and Prayers, Kathern and David Schemmel "
"Twitter is a place where many people use anonymity to loose poisoned darts at strangers. Karsten would not ever have thought to behave that way, those of us lucky enough to know him there found him always to be a kind, humorous gentleman. We couldn\'t know him in quite the same way as you who knew him in the real world but we\'ll miss him all the same. MDC"
"I knew Karsten and always thought highly of him. Although we never met in person, he was always so kind and considerate. He is sorely missed. I am sending prayers for strength and comfort to him, his family and everyone who loved him. Thank you, Karsten. -Eric E"
"Karsten was always a bright spot on Twitter. He had a kind word for anyone who needed it and prayers for all those who asked. He will be very much missed in our community, where he was loved by so many. Amy (WaltzingMtilda)"
"Karsten was a friend from Twitter who always was kind and funny, and had thoughtful things to say. I enjoyed his interaction with me, and I will mis him much. May his memory be eternal and may God comfort you, his family. Thank you for sharing your beloved son and brother with us. "
"Karsten was a friend from Twitter who always was kind and funny, and had thoughtful things to say. I enjoyed his interaction with me, and I will mis him much. May his memory be eternal and may God comfort you, his family. Thank you for sharing your beloved son and brother with us. "
"Karsten was a friend from Twitter who always was kind and funny, and had thoughtful things to say. I enjoyed his interaction with me, and I will mis him much. May his memory be eternal and may God comfort you, his family. Thank you for sharing your beloved son and brother with us. "
"So sorry to read of Karstens passing. Sending condolences and love to his family."
"So sorry to hear of your sons passing. May God help you through this time of mourning and know we are all thinking of you."
"My sincere condolences to the entire Kinstler family. I remember Karsten as a very young student in self-defense classes. He was gifted and talented. May he rest in peace in the Lord\'s grace."
"I enjoyed your wit and kindness. You are missed. Rest easy. ?? Jlisa"
"Karsten and I were twitter friends. He was a genuine guy and I?m glad to have known him. "
"I always admired Karsten\'s positive comments in a forum rife with negativity. His dry wit and ability to find humor in most any situation was indeed a blessing. Know that Karsten had quite a circle of friends and admirers online, who found him charming and sweet. We shall miss his sending animal videos and bringing a smile to our faces. Karsten, you are loved and I miss you already. May God keep you in His arms until we come together again. Be blessed, Kinstler family."
"I\'m very sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and his memory be a blessing. May his family and friends have peace in knowing he is with God in Heaven. "
"RIP Karsten. We are devastated by your loss. Such a kind and funny person. "
"I am saddened to hear of Karsten\'s passing. I knew him on twitter, he was so kind and funny. I enjoyed his animal videos and his dry wit. I will miss his interactions very much. Good bye Karsten, rest in peace kind soul."
"Karsten was thoughtful and steady in our interactions on twitter and was often a light in the midst of negativity. I just wanted to take a moment to send my heartfelt condolences to you all. He will be missed by many people who never met him face to face. May God hold you close as you remember the gift he was to this world and give you peace as you continue without him. Until we all meet again in clouds of glory. "
"I am so sorry to hear of Karsten?s passing. He was such a kind person and I always enjoyed our interactions on Twitter. He went out of his way to cheer people up. And he had some snazzy style in the pictures he shared from when he was young. He brightened up a place that can be full of negativity and I will miss talking to him. Please know that I am praying for your family. "
"Karsten was a part of my Twitter family. He was always there to offer support and prayers for us. His funny wit and deadpan delivery always mad me smile. I am saddened that I never met him in person. May God give your family peace, and his memory be a blessing. "
"Karsten was and is a treasured part of my little Twitter family and is and will always be missed. "
"Karsten was and is a treasured part of my little Twitter family and is and will always be missed. "
"Karten was a cherished member of my Twitter family. I always enjoyed my interactions with him and he left an indelible imprint on my life. I am so sorry for your loss, and please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. May your many warm memories provide you a warm blanket of comfort during this time. He touched many lives, including mine and will not be forgotten. "
"Oh, my wonderful friend. I am so very sad to hear of your passing. You were always so kind and supportive. My prayers are with your family. You will be missed. ??"
"I only knew Karsten from Twitter, but Karsten always seemed so sweet and nice, it\'s my regret that I never got a chance to meet him in real life."
"So sorry for your loss."
"Our sincere sympathy to the entire Kinstler family on the loss of Karsten, Our thoughts and prayers will be with you on Thursday. Regrets that we will not be able to attend. Blessed be his memory. Jim and Jane Beckman"
"Im so sorry for your loss ."
"I cannot express how saddened we are to learn that Karsten is no longer with us. He certainly made high school more fun and interesting. So many fond memories with him, including making the full Forest Gump sweep of HHS Oscars for our ?movie? ?Wombatman? in Spanish class - and of course, speech and drama. To this day, I can?t eat watermelon without remembering Karsten belting out in a sing-song voice, ?Wa-Ter-Mel-On!?, tears of laughter streaming down my face as he performed so passionately about dragging his pet fruit down the road at regionals in Byron. Our love and thoughts are with the entire Kinstler family. A fierce and loyal friend, we are heartbroken and will miss him. Joy & Jamie"