Kasten, Bruce R.Bruce Robert Kasten, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 13, 2017 in Minneapolis, MN. He was born on February 1, 1954 to the late Ralph and Germaine "Tiny" (Wyngaard) Kasten in Appleton. Bruce graduated from Appleton West High School in 1972. He married Adell "Dollie" Bomaster on January 31, 1976. Together they raised three children. Bruce started working for Rich Products Corporation when he was 19 years old and stayed with the company all of his life. He was an avid Packer and Brewer fan-never missing an opportunity to share his game strategy. Bruce spent many years coaching Babe Ruth baseball in Appleton and serving as the umpire-in-chief. He enjoyed spending time at Captain's Cove Resort and the Rock Lake Campground.He is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Dollie Kasten; three children: Elizabeth (Jeremy) Bub, Greenville, Brent (Kristy) Kasten, Kaukauna and Angela (Kirk) Bahr, Shawano; four grandchildren: Adelaine Bub, Taylor Kasten, Brady Kasten and Bennett Bahr. Bruce is further survived by seven siblings: Carolyn (Steve) Danielson, Waupaca, Vivian Kasten, Appleton, Jerry Kasten, Appleton, Debra (Michael) Parker, Greenville, Julie (Mike) Hertziger, Appleton, Pam (Brian) Phillips, Appleton and Tina (Scott)Fafnis, Appleton; brother in-law Donnie (Jackie)Bomaster, Gaastra, MI; two sisters in-law, Diane (Ray) Sablich, Brillion and Sister Maureen Bomaster, Manitowoc; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, one great-great nephew; other relatives and friends; and his best friend Jeff Larson, Appleton. Bruce was further preceded in death by his father and mother in law, Thomas and Laverne Bomaster; sister, Mary Krause; a nephew, Anthony Sievert; and a great niece, Mara Stange.Funeral service for Bruce will be 12:00 PM on Saturday January 21, 2017 at VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, with Rev. Mike Huff officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday morning beginning at 9:00 AM until the 12:00 PM service.