Randy Kasten

Randy Kasten of Port Washington passed away at his residence on Sept. 10, 2026. He was 75 years old.

Randolph was born in Port Washington on Aug. 23, 1951, the son of Werner and Eleanor (nee Musfeldt) Kasten. The family lived on a dairy farm on Pioneer Road and Randy attended the one-room schoolhouse down the road from their home. He graduated from Cedarburg High School with the Class of 1970 and  later earned an associate’s degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Randy was united in marriage with Kathleen Ninneman, and together they were blessed with three sons. Their paths later diverged.

Mr. Kasten served as the caretaker/warden at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in Bayside for 27 years. He lived on the property and raised his sons on the grounds. He ran his own landscaping business, Kasten Yard Maintenance, and also worked as a custodian at Marquette University for more than 20 years. Randy had been an EMT and firefighter with the Bayside Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed spending time outside hunting and fishing in his spare time.

He is survived by three sons, Troy, James (Brent) and Timothy Kasten, as well as one grandson, William Kasten. He is further survived by his sister Diane (the late Larry) Werth, sister-in-law Susan Kasten, other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Bruce Kasten and former wife Kathleen Kasten.

Per his wishes, he will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Prairie Rest Cemetery in Milwaukee.

Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington, is honored to serve the family.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.