James F. Karst, 91 of Huntington passed away early Sunday morning, October 13, 2013 at the Heritage of Huntington. Jim was a life long farmer in Huntington County. He also bailed hay and cut timber for many years. He was a 1940 graduate of Monument City High school. He was a member of the Pilchers Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a former member of the Loon Creek Odd Fellows Lodge #322 and the Andrews Rebekahs Lodge #37. He was a member of the board of directors for the United REMC, the Soil Conservation Board and the board of directors of the Riverside Cemetery. He was an ASCS surveyor and member of Farm Bureau since the 40’s. He bowled in leagues for over 30 years. He enjoyed playing horseshoes and Ping Pong, wood working, watching basketball, going to Las Vegas, mushroom hunting, fishing, hunting and gardening.
Mr. Karst was born on August 15, 1922 in Wabash County, the son of Augustus S. and Jesse Mae (Bigelow) Karst. He was united in Marriage to Jean Ellen Meyer on August 23, 1947 in Huntington. His wife survives.
Additional survivors include – Two sons: Jim Karst and Rick L. (Jenny) Karst both of Huntington; three daughters: Judy (Don) Davis-Fleck, Becky Miller and Jo Ellen (Doug) Earhart all of Huntington; Fourteen grandchildren and Twenty-Three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers: Charles E. Karst and Rich Karst and a sister: Katherin M. Smith.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Myers Funeral Home, Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, IN., there will be one hour of visitation prior to the services at the church on Wednesday.
Services will take place on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pilchers Chapel United Methodist Church, 2039 S. 600 W., Huntington, IN. with Pastor Verlin Roth and Clint Karst officiating.
Interment will take place in the Riverside Cemetery in Andrews.
Preferred memorials are to the Pilchers Chapel United Methodist c/o Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington, IN 46750
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