- Date Of Birth: June 1, 1935
- Date Of Death: June 3, 2015
- State: Nebraska
Dean was born June 1, 1935 to Hans and Irene (Meyer) Carstens at Winside, NE. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Winside High School. He entered the Army on June 7, 1954 and received his honorable discharge June 6, 1956. After working several places Dean work for L. E. Ball in Norfolk. After the passing of Mr. Ball, Dean managed the company until its Sale. Dean then went to work for Pollard Pumping, retiring in 2004.
Dean married Sharon Huebner on November 13, 1960 at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Norfolk.
Dean is survived by his wife Sharon, 2 daughters, Rebecca Carstens and Brenda Carstens both of Norfolk, 3 grandchildren Tonya and Josh Kallhoff of Elgin, Josh and Carrie Carstens of Casa Grande, AZ, Daniel and Zacadia Carstens of Norfolk, 5 great grandchildren, and 2 sisters, Nancy and Clark Bauer and Mary Otto both of Lincoln.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, 1 sister and a daughter Cheryl, in infancy.
