Background
Karst, Gary Gene was born on September 2, 1936 in Barton County, Kansas, United States. Son of Emil and Clara (Nuss) Karst.
Karst, Gary Gene was born on September 2, 1936 in Barton County, Kansas, United States. Son of Emil and Clara (Nuss) Karst.
Bachelor of Architecture, Kansas State University, 1960.
Staff architect, Horst & Terrill Architects, Topeka, 1960-1964; partner, Horst, Terrill & Karst Architects, Topeka, since 1965; director design, Horst, Terrill & Karst Architects, Topeka, since 1965; secretary, Horst, Terrill & Karst Architects, Topeka, 1973-1978; vice president, treasurer, Horst, Terrill & Karst Architects, Topeka, 1978-1992; vice president, Horst, Terrill & Karst Architects, Topeka, since 1992; design architect, Ruhnau, Evans, Brown & Steinman Architects, Riverside, California, 1964-1965. Member Capital City Redevelopment Agency, Topeka, 1978-1986. Member of advisory board department.architecture Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1986-1987.
Member Future Heritage Topeka, Capitol City Redevelopment Agency, Topeka, 1978—1986. Member American Institute of Architects (Henry W, Schirmer Distinguished Service award 2001), Kansas Society Architects (president 1981-1982), Optimists International (president Topeka breakfast club 1970-1971, lieutenant governor Kansas district 1981-1982).
Married Loretta Marie Staub, November 30, 1957. Children: Kevin Gene, Sheri Lynn, Stacey Marie.