Karstedt

 

Edwin Karstedt, Jr., 76, of La Grange, died on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016. Edwin was born in Ammannsville on May 23, 1940, the son of Edwin Karstedt, Sr. and Lena (Bohac) Karstedt. Edwin worked as a telephone technician for Colorado Valley Telephone. His many hobbies included hunting, fishing,and gardening. Edwin enjoyed playing cards and dominoes. His greatest enjoyment was playing baseball for the La Grange Demons. He is survived by three sisters: Janie Neiser and husband, Daniel, of Holman; Jo Ann  Blume and husband, Richard, of Lockhart; Teresa Schneider and husband, Jerry, of La Grange; brother-in-law, William Roensch of La Grange; sister-in-law, Kay Karstedt of La Grange; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carol Roensch; and brother, James Karstedt, Sr. Visitation was held on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home. A rosary as recited at 7 p.m. Funeral services were held at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. Burial followed at La Grange City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to La Grange Demons Ball Club, P.O. Box 94, La Grange, Texas 78945; La Grange Baseball Association, P.O. Box 25, La Grange, Texas 78945; or to a charity of one’s choice. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange was in charge of arrangements.