Saturday, February 8, 2014 ~ 10:00 a.m.
American Lutheran Church ~ Ashland, Nebraska
Interment at Ashland Cemetery ~ Ashland, Nebraska
Friday, February 7, 2014
Visitation ~ 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Prayer Service ~ 7:00 p.m.
American Lutheran Church ~ Ashland, Nebraska
In Care of the Family
Arlin Dale Kasuske, 36 of Ashland, NE, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 in Ashland, NE. He was born August 8, 1977 in Lincoln, NE to Kenneth and Shirley (Johnson) Kasuske. Arlin graduated from Ashland-Greenwood High School in 1995. During high school, Arlin worked at Mahoney State Park and this is where he first noticed his future wife. On June 10, 2000, he was united in marriage to Melissa Lutz at the American Lutheran Church in Ashland. Then he started working for his father at Kasuske and Sons Construction and after his father’s retirement, Arlin and his brother Jeff took over the business.
First and foremost, Arlin was a great father that put his family first. He was a member of the American Lutheran Church, a coach for his kids’ sports teams, a dance dad, and a Girl Scout cookie dad. Not only would he help his family, but he would help anyone who would ask. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. Arlin was a father that showed his children how much he loved their mother. His life was short, but very full. Arlin will be greatly missed by many.
Arlin is survived by his wife, Melissa Kasuske; children, Riley, Abby, and Kate Kasuske; mother, Shirley Kasuske of Ashland; brothers, Jeffrey (Karen) Kasuske of Ashland, Brian (Michelle) Kasuske of Ashland, Joe Kasuske of Ashland; sister, Michelle (John) Pritchett of Bellevue, NE; parents-in-law, Ron and Cindy Lutz; grandmother-in-law, Marie Lutz; sister-in-law, Angie (Andy) Ubel; Godchildren, Nora and Naomi Ubel; many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Kasuske; grandparents; many aunts and uncles; cousins, Steven Holtquist and Janelle Holtquist.
Pastor Lori Morton will be officiating.
Pallbearers are TJ Straight, Charlie Cover, Will Roberts, Dave Kennedy, Joe Konen, Andy Boone, Jim Rice, and Mike Laughlin.
So sorry for your loss Kasuske Family, our prayers are going out for you all. God Bless Kathy Pike
We are so sorry of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan Taylor & Jeff Davis
Arlin, that looks a lot like the fish I catch! My heart aches for your family, but you gave them so much love in the time you were here.
Melissa and Family,
All of you have been in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless your family at this time and give you the strength to move forward. We feel very lucky to have known Arlin. He was a wonderful man who always had a smile on his face. We will miss him.
Love,
Joel, Diane, Halle and Nick Starns
Anna Jamrog.
Dear Melissa and family, I haven’t met you, but I sit by your Grandma, Marie Lutz at church and taught some of her children.
Bruce Rogers has also sold veggies with me at the Sat. morning market in the summer. I knew his mom and grandma. I hope
you will all be ok..Hang in there. Anna
We knew Arlin, Jeff and their father, Ken, when they built the addition to our cabin at Willow Point. We were so shocked and saddened to learn of Arlin’s death. They were all wonderful people to work with and know they were an honest and hard-working family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, especially Arlin’s wife and children. May God give you comfort and His peace. Mike and Sue Pudwill
May God Bless you and your family in this time of need. I am so saddened by this news and wish there was something that I could say to take the pain away, just know that there are many friends and family to help you through this time of need. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers!
Melissa and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you feel the love and support of all of the friends and family who care about you and are here to support you.
Melissa and family:
I am so very sorry to hear about Arlin …. Such a nice guy and married to a very nice gal you ! Please know others are thinking of you also. Arlin will be missed by so many family and friends. Always know he is close in your heart. Hugs to you from Vana and McKenna.
We are very sorry to hear of Arlan’s passing. He was a fine young man. He and his father and brothers did a lot of great work for us. Many people will miss him. Maybe now Ken and Arlan can go fishing again.
Melissa, our thoughts are with you and your family.
Melissa,and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Arlin. Having known the family for years, We will always have the fondest memories of him At the trapshoots,or with his kids on the golf cart or quads. Always with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. It is such a tragedy when a young man is taken so early in life, God only takes the best!! Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Keeping each of you in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief. Please hold many comforting memories of Arlin in your mind and heart, those will bring comfort at this difficult time. Arlin will be missed, we are glad that we were able to share time with him during those days he worked at Mahoney State Park. He was a fun and dependable member of our team, and a darn good cook.
We are praying for your children and you, Melissa. God Bless. Love, Aunt Chris and Uncle Gordon
Thinking of you and your family/ May prayers of healing and fond memories surround you.
praying for Arlan and his family.
Melissa and family
Im sorry too hear about Arlin. May God Bless you and your family in this time of need
Your in our thoughts and prayers. Just don’ t have the right words that can make everything better. Just know that others are thinking of you. With Love
We saw Arlin grow up all the years we belonged to the Sportsman of Nebraskaland gun club. We went fishing in South Dakota with the family. He was always a joy to be around and enjoyed him when he would come down to the club. We have lived in Horseshoe Bend Arkansas the last 12 years and have lost contact, but you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Shirley we are shocked to read about your loss of Arlin, and Kenny. We wish we would have known sooner. We are so sorry. Our prayers are with you and all of the family.
Melissa and family,
So sorry for the loss of your husband and father. Hold on to the great memories you have and know that God has given you caring friends to help you through these difficult times.