Steven Ray Karsten, 68, of Owatonna, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at his home. He was born August 13, 1951 in Deerfield Township the son of Harold and Candace (Crandall) Karsten. Steve graduated from Medford High School in 1970. On March 16, 1973 he married Peggy Rhoades at St. John Lutheran Church. The couple was later divorced. Steve drove truck for Wonder Bread Company, he then owned and operated Karsten Small Engines before working for Weber's Bar and Jerome Foods. Most recently he drove truck for Cedar Valley Services for 23 years. Steve played softball and bowled in league for many years. He was an avid sports fan who loved spending time watching his kids and grandkids participate in wrestling, football, baseball and other sports. He also liked watching the Minnesota Vikings. Steve enjoyed fishing, hunting, trips to Door County salmon fishing and visits to the casino. He is survived by his significant other, Brenda Bradley of Owatonna; daughter, Colleen (and Scott) Rehman of Medford; sons, Greg (and Kelly) Karsten of Owatonna, Daniel (and Shannon) Karsten of Owatonna, Josh Bradley of Owatonna, Eric (and Jen) Bradley of Faribault, Matt (and Diane) Bradley of Faribault, Brandon Rocha of Owatonna, Isaac Rocha of Duluth, Dominic Rocha of Mankato, Cole Rocha of Owatonna; grandchildren, Nic, Cody & Adam Rehman, Zac, Kenzie & Brady Karsten, Grace & Garrett Karsten, Emma & Elizabeth Bradley, Ethan Rocha and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five brothers. Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Friday from 4pm to 7pm and at St. John Lutheran Church on Saturday from 9:30am to 10:30am. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 10:30am at St. John Lutheran Church with Pastor Jacie Richmond officiating. Interment will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Owatonna.