Arlen A. Karst, 60, died February 5, 2013 at Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born April 1, 1952 at Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Arthur A. and Esther Fern (Landdeck) Karst. A lifetime Galatia area resident, Mr. Karst was a farmer. Mr. Karst was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia, and was baptized at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger. Survivors include his father, Arthur A. Karst, Great Bend; and two brothers: Mark Karst and his wife Debi, Chesapeake, Virginia; and Kurt Karst and his wife Melissa, Sweeny, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Esther. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 9, 2013 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia. The Reverend Adam Wutka will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 8, 2013 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Cherry Village Activity Fund or St. Paul Lutheran Church, in care of the funeral home.