David Allyn Kaste

Husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend extradonaire, died March 26th from the devastating effects of ALS (Lou Gehrigs's disease). The disease diminished his physical abilities but it failed to diminish his remarkable spirit. His courage in facing this challenge was inspirational and his family and friends remain behind to celebrate his strength and zest for life. He taught us all to embrace each day and each experience with joy and gratitude. We can only imagine his joy and excitement with which he now embraces his new heavenly home in a transformed body, healed and whole.Born August 25th, 1950 to Allyn and Lois (Borgwardt) Kaste, he was raised on the family apple orchard in Galesville, WI, the oldest of 6 siblings. It was here that his love of family, God, meaningful work and independent thinking was developed and nurtured. Favorite activities included curling, woodworking, gardening, cooking, hunting, canoeing, playing with grandchildren and all things Green Bay Packers.His grandparents preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife Diane (Pomeroy) Kaste, children Kira (Paul) Laufman, Jason Syrmopoulos, Alisha Syrmopoulos (finacee Brian Stevens), beautiful grandchildren Lucas, Isaiah, Nathanial, Damon, and Aja; loving parents, treasured siblings Steven Kaste, Elizabeth (Chuck) Pedersen, Jan Kaste, Amy (David) Eitrheim and Julie (Darryl) Holleman, numerous nieces and nephews, and Diane's extended Pomeroy family. Also survived by Kira's mother, Judy, of Channahon, Ill. Dave also leaves behind a vibrant group of friends whom he cherished, particularly his curling buddies.The family invites and welcomes you to a time of joy and remembrance of Dave's life on Wednesday, March 30th from 4-8pm at Hoff Funeral Home, 3480 Service Drive, Winona, MN. We continue to celebrate his memory Thursday, March 31st at Central Lutheran, 259 W. Wabasha St., Winona, MN, with a visitation at 10:00am followed by a service at 11:00am. His ashes will be distributed/interred at a later date. We invite you to share a meal with us in the church fellowship hall at noon.Memorials may be directed to the family and are appreciated in lieu of flowers. Monies will be distributed by the family to the ALS Foundation and other charities important to Dave and Diane. The loving thoughts, prayers and presence of those who loved Dave carried him and his family through this very difficult time.
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