Background
Karsten, Kenneth Stephen was born on July 24, 1913 in Holland, Michigan, United States. Son of Stephen and Lena Anna (Bolhuis) Karsten.
Karsten, Kenneth Stephen was born on July 24, 1913 in Holland, Michigan, United States. Son of Stephen and Lena Anna (Bolhuis) Karsten.
Bachelor of Science, Hope College, 1935. Master of Science, University Nevada, 1937. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1939.
Chemist/analyst, Sullivan Mining Company, Kellogg, Idaho., 1937; teacher, Brooklyn College, 1939-1941; organic chemist, Federal Maritime Commission Corporation, Middleport, New York, 1941-1945; formulation chemist, Rohm & Haas Company, Bristol, Pennsylvania, 1945-1947; chemist, R.T. Vanderibilt Company, Inc., Norwalk, Connecticut, 1947-1950; sales manager, R.T. Vanderibilt Company, Inc., Norwalk, Connecticut, 1951-1970; vice president director research, R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc., Norwalk, Connecticut, 1971-1978; realtor associate, European Research Area Pearson Realty, Spring Hill, Florida, 1987-1992; staff correspondent, Hernando Today News, Brooksville, Florida, 1991-1992. Consultant R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc., Norwalk, 1978-1984.
Member American Chemical Society.
Married Julia Bouws, November 22, 1939 (deceased). Children: Jayne Lynn, Kalmia Stephanie, Mary Sue, Kenneth Stephen Junior. Married Bouneva Farlow, May 19, 1985.