Travis Karst
September 5, 1980 ~ April 19, 2020
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Travis J. Karst, 39, of Hoven, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Avera Gettysburg Hospital.
A private funeral mass was held, Friday, April 24, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Hoven with Fr. Darin Schmidt presiding. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Travis James Karst was born September 5, 1980 in Hoven, SD to Donald and Lynn (Hermann) Karst. He attended and graduated from Hoven High School in 1999. While in high school, Travis participated in wrestling, finishing as a state qualifier, multiple times. All through school, Travis worked for Hoven Repair.
Following high school, he continued his education at Mitchell Vo-Tech for two years where he received his certificate as a certified power lineman. He went to work for CamWal in Selby until his desire led him to return to the family farm in 2006. He worked with Melvin Maas for many years, a man whom he found to be a mentor and dear friend.
On June 19, 2010, Travis was united in marriage to Jodie Huber on the Donald and Lynn Karst farm near Hoven. They made their home 8 miles west of Hoven where they welcomed their son, Jayden in 2011. Travis cherished his time with their son. They were inseparable and spent every minute they could teaching each other the meaning of life.
Travis “Trapper” enjoyed life and was always making the most of it. He spent every minute he could with family and friends. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing jokes on those around him. He will be remembered as a hard worker and for his fearless attitude towards life, never scared of the events or animals around him. He was always ready to face anything thrown at him. In his spare time, which was little with the farm life, he loved spending time helping coach Jayden’s AAU wrestling team. He would do anything to spend time with his son.
Travis’ life will be cherished by his wife, Jodie and son, Jayden of Hoven; parents: Donald (Lynn) Karst of Hoven; his siblings and their families: Brooke (Tyler) Ulrich and children Kayl and Kemry of Pierre and Paige (George) Sperry and son, Crue of Blunt; mother-in-law and father-in-law: Gordon and Roxanne Huber of Hoven; maternal grandparents: Bill and Betty Hermann of Hoven; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jesse (Amber) Huber and family, Wyatt, Brynn, Emma and Colt, all of Hoven; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: James and Vivian Karst; grandparents-in-law: Raphael and Sylvia Huber and Ralph Dewald; uncles: Rich Penrod and Billy Hermann; and family friend and mentor, Melvin Maas.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Travis’ arrangements.
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I am so sorry to hear about Travis, my thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
Lynn, Donny and family. I’m so very sorry to hear about Travis. My thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family.
On behalf of everyone of the Hoven School District 53-2, we offer our heartfelt condolences to you, Jayden and the entire family for the loss of Travis J. Karst.
We are all deeply saddened by the news of Travis’s unexpected passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
We cannot even begin to understand what you, Jayden and the entire family are going through right now, but we would like to offer our prayers and condolences to you and your family.
At this difficult time in your life, we pray that God will grant you the serenity and peace that you need to get through this. Stay strong and know that you are and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
We want to leave you with a quote that we hope will remember Travis’s life.
"What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.” -Helen Keller
We know he will be in your hearts and minds forever. Thoughts and Prayers from all of us to all of you. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Jeremy Hurd
Superintendent
Hoven School District 53-2
So sorry for your loss. We will be keeping your family in our prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time!
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jayden, and your entire family.
We are so very sorry to hear of Trap’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy, love, and prayers.
At times like this it's sometimes hard to find the words to say. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time with the Deepest Sympathy. Trapper will forever be missed.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am SO very sorry for the tragic loss of Trap. His outgoing personality will be missed so very much. I'll never forget Ed "babysitting" him, while Ed, Denise, Art and I "hung out" (long before netflix and chill was a thing). He always had the best ways of making everyone around him laugh until we had tears. We had the best time at Brady and Susie's wedding, pooling our money to ensure the bride and groom had an impromptu limbo available. He's truly one of a kind.
My heart breaks for all of you. Please know his light will always shine bright.
I can't express my heartfelt sympathy in words… thoughts and prayers are with all…
I'm so sorry for the loss of Trap. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. May The Lord help you through the next few days and weeks ahead.
Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in The Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight ".
Jodie and Family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Jodie and Jayden…sending you prayers, hugs, and love….know that Trap's love will shine down on you and his memories will always hold a special place in your hearts. He was a very special guy…his love of life, his big smile, and even bigger hugs will be always be in all of our memories. He was always so kind and no matter what was happening….he could make you smile. I am so glad I had a fun night of dancing with him recently, and he made me promise to teach him some more moves….keep dancin' Trap….till we see you again…..
Jodie, and Jayden, sending my deepest condolences to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with and will continue into the days ahead.
Jodie, jade and family. Our hearts go out to you! Trap was a great guy and he touched so many hearts! Jodie I can’t imagine your pain. Just know that Trap will hold you in his heart! The memories you’ve made can never be taken away. May the warmth and comfort of family and friends help you heal. Our deepest sympathy ! Rick and Jan Banghart
Jodie, Jayden and family, Our thoughts and Prayers from us in this time of sadness in the sudden passing of Trapper.
Jodie, Jayden, Donny, Lynn, Brooke, Paige & Families ~ we are heartbroken. Trap was one of the best and we always had THE best time with him! So sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers.
May you always remember the great memories he left with your family. We are sending our close thoughts and prayers. May Travis rest in peace.
My sincere sympathy to all of you! May the Good Lord wrap you in his arms as you cope with this awful tragedy. Trapper always greeted everyone, whether with a wave, smile, or a hi, whenever meeting you. Hang on to your wonderful memories to help you through this troubled times. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers!
Our deepest sympathy to your entire family through this difficult time! May God bless you!!!!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time You have our deepest sympathy God Bless
Please know I’m thinking of you all and wishing everyone could be there to help ease your pain just a little with hugs in person.
Sincere sympathy to you and your family. God Bless
So sorry for your loss. The love and memories will carry Travis's life on forever. My deepest sympathy for all family members of Travis.
To the family and friends of Travis, Trap, Karst we send our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers for you all.
We are at a loss for words and the hurt you and your family is going through. We send lots of hugs and love your way. Always here for you!
We are so sorry for your loss , he was so young to leave this world sincere heartfelt sadness for you. May the Lord bring you and your family comfort in such a sad time, 🙏🏼
We pray that God brings you and your family peace, gives strength and comforts your hearts during this difficult time. Our deepest condolences to all who mourn the loss of Trapper.
Wow my prayers go out to the families involved. I never met Trap but I hear so many good things about him. I spent lots of time with Traps dad through High School. Take care everyone through this crazy grieving process right now. Love You!
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers for all who love this young man so deeply.
We are so sorry for your loss. Trap touched many lives. May God wrap his arms around you.
We are sorry to hear the passing of Travis. May God wrap you all in His Arms. Lean on God and each other during this time. Our thought and prayers are with each of you.
We never knew Trap but heard so many good things from Brad and Katie(our daughter). We are sending our sympathy.
Jodie, Jayden, Don, Lynn and families—Our very deepest sympathy to all of you. We watched the beautiful video and it brought tears to us. Travis always had a smile and he will be greatly missed. Our prayers and love to all of you.
Jodie, Jayden, Donnie, Lynn, Brooke and Paige- Please know that all of you are in our prayers. It didn't matter where we ran into Trapper, he always greeted us with that big smile. Trapper was one of a kind and will be missed by many.
My deepest sympathies. Losing a child is the worst. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our very deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of Travis. We watched the video and he had a smile for everyone. May God gently help you all with this cross and take care of you.
Prayers for your whole family the Hofer’s have been praying for you all.
So sorry for your loss. We will be with you in spirit and prayer.
Sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers. Rest in peace Trapper.
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. Sending you all my deepest sympathy and prayers for strength and peace to help you face the days ahead. Trap was one of a kind and he will be greatly missed by all.
Jodie and Jayden, we are so sorry. God’s blessing.
Carol & Harlin Knecht.
Jodie, Jayden, Donny, Lynn, Brooke, Paige & Families – We extend our deepest sympathy to you all in this time of unimaginable grief. Please celebrate all that was good and amazing about Trap, and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you every day. May God hold and keep you near to him.
Our deepest sympathy to you during these most difficult days. Trap was a special guy and our Class of '99 has so many memories of him that we will always remember. We can't begin to imagine the heartbreak, numbness, emptiness and rollercoaster of emotions that you feel now, but hope you can feel the protection and comfort of God's arms around you from the many prayers being said for you. "When tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart, for every time you think of me, I'm right here in your heart."
We thoroughly enjoyed working with Travis. He was one of those clients that you just looked forward to traveling to their place. We will miss his smile and good nature.
I was a classmate of Donnie. My sisters Karen, Lori, Debbie, and Denise and I want to express our deepest sympathy for the sudden loss of Travis. We hope you cherish the many special memories you hold in your hearts of Travis.
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to help you all through this difficult time.