Obituary of Edgar Alan Kersten

Edgar Alan "Al" Kersten, Jr., of Tucson, formerly of St. Paul, MN. Al passed away at home on January 4, 2020. He is survived by his children Timothy Kersten (Scott) and Carolyn Kersten-Larson (Sonny); special friend Vicki Dulac, sister Elsie Kersten-Dunning (Chester) and niece Kaylea Kersten. He was predeceased by his parents Edgar Kersten and Margaret Hanson, brother Thomas Kersten and former wife Barbara Margaret Kersten. Al graduated from the University of Minnesota and worked as an engineer for several years at Control Data Corp. In his retirement, he worked as a limousine driver. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, photography and traveling. Al had a keen wit, caring heart and loved his family, friends and all the critters and wildlife for whom he cared. He was a friend of Bill W. and remained sober for 25 years before his death. He was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. A Memorial Service will be held at the Tucson Estates Community Center on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Interment will take place at a later date in St. Paul, MN. Arrangements by Adair Funeral Home, Dodge Chapel.