Quentin Almstedt

Rev. Quentin Preston Almstedt, known to most as "Casey," loving husband and father of two children, died Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Weldon Springs, MO at the age of 81. Casey was born on June 11, 1939 to Theodore and Evelyn Almstedt in Kirkwood, MO, and married LaVerne Ann Auler on December 29, 1962 in Skokie, IL. They were blessed with two sons, Timothy and Jonathan.

Casey graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, IL in 1961. In 1963 he received his Masters of Arts degree in Mathematics from Northwestern University. Casey taught in Lutheran elementary and high schools for four years before answering his calling to enter the ministry. He graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary (LCMS) in Springfield, IL in 1969. During his career he served four congregations throughout the Midwest: First Lutheran Church, Lufkin, TX (1969-1971), St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Liberty, MO (1971-1975), Trinity Lutheran Church, Burr Ridge, IL (1975-1987), and St. Peter Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, MO (1990-1997).

He retired to St. Charles, MO in 1997, where he continued preaching and conducting Bible classes at area Lutheran churches, as well as actively teaching children through the Oasis Tutoring Program with LaVerne. Upon her passing he moved into the Lutheran Senior Services Care Center at Breeze Park, regularly attended church services and Bible classes, and lead classes on occasion.

He loved to tell the story behind his nickname (from the poem "Casey at the Bat") to anyone willing to listen, always adding emphasis to the last line with a chuckle: "But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey HAS STRUCK OUT."

He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, and survived by his two sons: Timothy (Karen) Almstedt and their daughter, Leah, and Jonathan (Rachel) Almstedt and their children, Janessa and Julia.

Memorials may be made to the Memory Care Assisted Living program at Lutheran Senior Services, or the music program at Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Charles, MO.

The family would like to invite you to watch Quentin's funeral online on December 5, 2020 at 11:00 am, Click here to view.