Jack Carstensen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jack Carstensen of Cedar, Iowa, born in Clinton, Iowa, who passed away on October 9, 2023 at the age of 91. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jack Carstensen to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Detlef Carstensen and Olivia Carstensen (Nelson); his daughter Kris; his granddaughter Kira; and his siblings, Judy and David.
He is survived by: his wife Patricia Cavanaugh; his son John (Mary McNamee); his grandchildren, Peter and Lura (Ryan Boyd); his child Kelly (Bob Trachta); his granddaughter Tricia Gavin; his daughters, Megan Gavin (April McRaven) and Briana Gavin; his grandson Ethan Boll; his child Karlen (Tom Howard); his grandchildren, Ryan (Cassondra Boehmer) and Chad (Natia Nutting); his child Allie (Garrett Kula); his grandson Braden (Meridith Mara); his children, Kirsten, Jack, Sarah Manhattan (Jerome Kramer) and Kyle; and his brothers, James, Richard Carstensen and Clinton. He is also survived by his six children, 14 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Jack to the following organizations: Camp Courageous, 12007 190th St. Monticello, IA 52310 Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. 315 18th Ave, Hiawatha, IA 52233.
