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

Randolph was born in Port Washington on August 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, Class of 1970, and later earned an Associate’s degree from MATC.

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

The Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington, is honored to serve the family. Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com .