Background
Kasten, Melvin Charles was born on May 9, 1924 in Jackson, Missouri, United States. Son of John Martin Carl and Adena Wilhemenia (Lowes) Kasten.
Kasten, Melvin Charles was born on May 9, 1924 in Jackson, Missouri, United States. Son of John Martin Carl and Adena Wilhemenia (Lowes) Kasten.
Bachelor of Science, Southeast Missouri State University, 1948. Bachelor of Science in Medicine, University Missouri, 1949. Doctor of Medicine, University Pittsburgh, 1951.
Surgeon, Cape Surgical Clinic, Inc., Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Member Cape Girardeau City Council, since 1992. Fellow American College Surgeons. Member American Medical Association (alternate delegate Chicago 1974-1977, delegate since 1977), Missouri State Surgical Society (president elect, president 1983, 84), Southe Hospital Association (trustee, 2nd vice president 1991, 92), Missouri State Medical Association (chairman county 1991, 92, president elect 1992-1993, president 1993-1994), Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce (board directors).
Married Mary Alice Critchlowe, June 19, 1949. Children: Mark, Mike, Margaret.