Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Beloved husband of Lavonda Casteel; loving father of Rae Lyn, Ronna, Rita, Robin and Renee Casteel; loving step-father of Gary (Judy) Valleroy, Robert Keeling, Patricia (Michael "Pete") Pfister. Ernest was a loving grandpa and great-grandpa who enjoyed spending time with all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a loving brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Mr. Casteel was a mechanic at Kienstra in St. Peters for 13 years. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 513. Mr. Casteel served in the United States Army during the Korean War.