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John DORSTEN Obituary
77 of South Pasadena, FL, died in Palm Beach, FL, on June 3, 2021. Survived by his beloved wife of 52 years and best friend, Marlene Dorsten, his barely adequate children Heather Dorsten (husband Brian Springer), Nick Dorsten (wife Leslie Riordan Dorsten), Matthew Dorsten and his
adored grandchildren Hannah Sebastian, October Dorsten, Eva Springer and Julia Dorsten. Born in Dayton, OH, John was a Juvenile Court Magistrate for many years and had a travel business with his wife after
retirement from the bench. He volunteered for Guardian Ad Litem in Tampa Bay and loved to travel, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. John loved hosting family "Sunday Brunches" that often lasted until dinner and were
filled with laughter and storytelling. John was quick with a joke, never met a stranger and charmed everyone that he met. Celebration of Life at 11:30 am, Friday, June 25th at St. John Vianney in St. Pete Beach, FL - Livestream available at www.stjohnsparish.org. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association.
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Simone Taylor
June 26, 2021
Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving. May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brenda hall
June 25, 2021
John was a wonderful man to work for I had the pleasure to work with him and the traffic court and he was the magistrate at the Juvenile Court. I work for John many years we had a great working relationship. I was so sorry to hear of his passing. I know by working with him he has helped many juveniles stay on the right path. May God bless Marlene and his children and his grandchildren I know he always talked about them and brought a big smile on his face. May God bless you all.
Paul Shortall
June 21, 2021
Fondly remembered but never to be forgotten. A gentleman to have shared time with. RIP John
Jo H.
June 21, 2021
Please accept my deepest "thoughts" and "prayers" to the Dorsten Family for the loss of your precious loved one, John, and pray God gives you comfort, peace and strength.
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