Rick T. “Spot” Kerstiens, 51, of Fulda, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019, at his home.

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Rick was born June 26, 1968, in Huntingburg to Dennis H. and Norma L. (Dilger) Kerstiens. He was united in marriage to Anita Bergbower on July 7, 2007, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Rick was a member of St. Boniface Church, Fulda. He was a member of St. Meinrad Knights of Columbus # 5199. 

He enjoyed hunting, fishing & farming.

Surviving are his wife, Anita Kerstiens of St. Meinrad; his father, Dennis H. Kerstiens of Fulda; one stepson, Kris Bergbower of St. Meinrad; two brothers, Randall J. (Sandra) Kerstiens of Ferdinand and Dave Kerstiens of Jasper; and two sisters, Karen (Joe) Ketzner of Ferdinand and Debra (Stacy) Moore of Selvin.

Rick was preceded in death by his mother, Norma L. Kerstiens, in 2014; and a stepson, Josh McMahel.

A mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. CT in St. Boniface Catholic Church in Fulda. Burial will be at a later date.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.