MICHAEL A. CARSTENS,
age 43, of NYS Rt. 392, Marathon, NY died Friday, August 22, 2008. Mike was born October 8, 1964 at Elmira a son of the late Rheinhold and Mildred Pergrim Carstens. He was graduated from Edison High School in Elmira Heights, NY and served in the US Air Force prior to studying at OCM BOCES to become a machinist. He was last employed by Square Deal Machinery in Marathon. He enjoyed NASCAR, hunting, woodworking and archery. Michael loved his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his former wife, Kathy McCrory Carstens of Marathon and his son, Adam Carstens both of Marathon; his brother, William L. Carstens of Elmira Heights; a sister, Donna Carstens of Columbus, OH, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a brother, Ronald Carstens.
Memorial services will be held at 10 AM Friday, August 29, 2008 at the Perkins Funeral Home 55 West Main St., Dryden. Burial will follow in Virgil Rural Cemetery. Friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at the funeral home, 55 West Main St., Dryden. www.perkinsfuneralhome.com
Michael A. Carstens
October 8, 1964 August 22, 2008
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