Wayne Russell Karsjens, 63, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away on January 3, 2012 at the Rehabilitation Center of Hampton. He was born on April 25, 1948 in Hampton, the son of Rient and Gertrude (Janssen) Karsjens. Wayne graduated from Northeast Hamilton High School. He served his county in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970 and was stationed in Germany. Wayne enjoyed farming and also worked other various jobs. He enjoyed going to Webster City to the car races and watching NASCAR on television. Wayne is survived by two nephews, Scott (Tiffany) Karsjens of Norwalk, Iowa and Tim (Tracie) Karsjens of Rogers, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Randy. Burial will take place at the Ingham Township Cemetery in Hansell, Iowa.[more]