Background
Carstensen, Bob was born on March 4, 1931 in Sac County, Iowa, United States. Son of Andre F. Carstensen and Bernice D. (Wilson) Smith.
Carstensen, Bob was born on March 4, 1931 in Sac County, Iowa, United States. Son of Andre F. Carstensen and Bernice D. (Wilson) Smith.
Master appraiser, Lincoln Institute, San Antonio, 1983.
Surveyor, Iowa Department Transportation, Ames, 1953-1955; agent, State Farm Mutual Insurance Company, Altoona, Iowa., 1956-1960; owner, manager, independent insurance agency, Altoona, 1960-1976; real estate broker, Carstensen Realty, Altoona, 1968-1985; broker, manager, Iowa Realty, Altoona, since 1985. Board directors True Pitch, portable pitching mound, Altoona.
Member of committee Altoona Regional Airport, 1975. Board directors Altoona Economics Development Corporation, since 1985. Sergeant United States Air Force, 1950-1953.
Member Greater Des Moines Board Realtors, Altoona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, American Legion, Masons, Shriners (life, Order Eastern Star, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Married Patricia Madelyn Selzer, February 12, 1955. Children: Don A., Julie A.