Obituary of Donald C. Kastensmith

Donald C. Kastensmith, 93, of Merritt Island, FL died June 21, 2015. He was born September 21, 1921 in Schenectady, NY. A US Army Calvary veteran of WWII, he owned two family businesses; Benche Inc., and Union Book prior to retiring 30 years ago. His family includes his daughters Lynne (J. Loren) Freund, Diane (Craig) Bradbury, Marie (Philipp) Kastensmith; sister Ann (John) Irvine; grandsons Fred La Tulipe and Donald La Tulipe; granddaughters Rachel Mack, Sara Crandell, Rebecca Crandell; great grandsons Michael La Tulipe and John Paul La Tulipe; great Granddaughters Taylor La Tulipe and Townsend La Tulipe; and long time friend Corinne Proudfoot. He was preceded in death by his wife Esther Marie and brother Harold G. Kastensmith. Arrangements entrusted to Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, Melbourne, FL (321) 724-2222.