Dwain Karasti, 72, of Kenosha, passed away at Hospitality Manor on Friday, August 20, 2010. He was born in Marquette, MI, on September 20, 1937, the son of Eino and Ida (Saari) Karasti. He was educated in schools in Michigan. On June 29, 1957, he married Dorothy Lahti in Negaunee, MI. In 1960 they moved to Chicago, IL, where Dwain attended the Washburn Trade School where he learned the meat cutting trade. They moved to Kenosha in the late 60’s. He was a meat cutter for over 30 years working for National Tea in Chicago, A&P and SuperValu in Kenosha. Dwain enjoyed cooking and also for awhile baking some of his favorite specialties. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; three sons, Randy (Judy) of Chaska, MN, Gary (Lori) of Kenosha, and Wayne (Michelle) of Union Grove, WI; a daughter, Sherri (Harold) Rannick Kenosha; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five step grandchildren; five step great-grandchildren; a brother, Michael Konster of Ishpeming, MI; and several aunts, uncles and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Urho Konster; and great-grandson, Dominik Karasti. A memorial service will be held at Proko Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 24th, at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at Proko Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated and will be dispersed per Dwain’s wishes.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Dwain’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com