Kersting, Stephen D. Dec. 21, 1941 - Jan. 13, 2017 Age 75 of Scottsdale, AZ. Preceded in death parents, Walter Kersting and Trula (Watkins) Kersting; siblings, Joe (Walter Jr.) Kersting, Darold Kersting, Berkley Kersting, Faith St. Mane, Nathan Kersting; nephew, Todd Kersting. Survived by best friend and partner, Maureen Larson; sons, Jeff (Lorraine) Kersting of Portland, OR and Scott (Lisa) Kersting of Maple Grove, MN; grandchildren, Travis Kersting, Elise Kersting, Grace Kersting, Emily Kersting & Annalise Kersting; great grandchild, Lily Murphy; siblings, Doris Anderson, Burnsville, MN; Marjorie (Claire) Bartels, Rogers, MN; Nick Kersting, Wilson, MN; Susan Wilkinson, Minnetonka, MN; Benjamin (Gail) Kersting; James Kersting, Brainard, MN; Julianna Hine, Goshen, IN; special friend, Nathan Bies, Scottsdale, AZ; many nieces, nephews and close friends. Cremation handled by Messenger Mortuaries, Scottsdale, AZ. Private memorial service to be held in Minnesota by family.