July 14, 1943 – February 21, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Frederick Karleskint (age 81),resident of Fort Scott, KS., left this earthly body and went to be with Jesus on Feb. 21st, 2025, in the comfort of his home. He was born July 14th, 1943, in Fort Scott, KS, the youngest of 13 siblings (Rita, Esther, Helen, Leo James, Marjorie, Joan, William, Rosalie, Alice, Carol, Patricia, Ruth, Tom) to Frederick and Caroline Karleskint.
Tom married Nancy Ann Brooker on July 24th, 1965, and together they had four children – Michael, Richard, Randy, Matthew. They also had thirteen grandchildren and thirteen greatgrandchildren. Tom was a local farmer and rancher in the Fort Scott area for many years. In addition to his love for farming/ranching, he enjoyed hunting, eating fish that someone else caught, shooting, arrowhead hunting, and had a passion for antique guns and western memorabilia. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Tom had a deep love for God and His word. He always had a video camera in his hand, recording his grandkids any chance he could. Tom was faithful about picking up the phone, at any given time, to check on and catch up
with any and everyone.
If you were acquainted with Tom, you know that everyone was special to him no matter the length of time you had known him. He was an amazing, Godly example, who lived out what he believed in and loved to tell anyone he could about Jesus. Tom served in the Army National Guard as an Engineer from1964-1971, and had as many stories from that experience also.
He is proceeded in death by his son, Matthew Karleskint(1997) and his two great grand daughters, Kimber and Kennedy (2024). Survivors include his wife, Nancy Karleskint, his three sons Mike Karleskint (Thosha) of Fort Scott, KS., Richard Karleskint (Sheryl) of Park City, KS., Randy Karleskint (Michelle) of Skiatook, OK.; daughter-in-law Shawna Karleskint-Cooper
(wife of Matthew Karleskint), Arkansas; thirteen grandchildren: Aaron, Amber, Jeremy, Josh, Jonathan, Kari, Jordan, Savannah, Kristin, Ashley, Andrew, Luke, Shayne; and eleven greatgrandchildren: Gus, Gaige, Jayston, Jayva, Case, Jalen, Jadyn, Joelle, Matthew, Kyndal, Milo.
Rev. Rod Hillhouse and Rev. Shane Swint will conduct funeral services at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 1st, at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church, 1330 215th St., Fort Scott, KS. Burial will follow in the West Plains Cemetery. The family will receive friends from5:00 until 7:00 PM Friday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Apostolic Pentecostal Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted online atcheneywitt.com.
