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Ronald Dorsten Obituary
Ronald A. Dorsten, age 79 of Minster, Ohio, died on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Vancrest St. Marys. He was born on August 22, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Harold & Vera (Woehrmyer) Dorsten. He married Marilyn Buehler on June 10, 1967 in Celina, Ohio and she survives in Minster. He is also survived by son & daughter-in-law: Sean & Sandy (Pohlman) Dorsten Minster, daughter Stacey Leffler, Celina, grandchildren: Isaac & Alyssa, Owen, Evan, Grant & Olivia, in-laws: Janet Alspaugh, Van Wert, Dave Buehler, WapakonetaMarcy Buehler, Celina. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law Douglas Grieshop, brother Douglas Lee Dorsten, sister Shirley Ann Dorsten, parents-in-law: Walter Buehler & Katherine (Post) Buehler Stevely, in-laws: Carl Buehler, Steve Alspaugh, niece Kristie Cummings. Ron was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. He was a graduate of St. Henry High School in 1962, attended St. Joseph College 1962-1964 and a graduate of The Ohio State University in 1967. He was a member of The Ohio State University Alumni Association since 1967 Associated Builders and Contractors, Minster Jaycees from 1967 to 1979, President of Jaycees in 1971-1972, Minster Kiwanis President 1984-1985, St. Augustine Church CCD instructor 1970-1998, Joint Township District Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees 1986-2002, Board Vice President 1987-1991 and President 1992-2002 Coldwater Lumber Company Board of Directors, Arrowhead Park Golf Club Board of Directors 1988-2000, Chairman of the Building and Grounds 1990-2000, Auglaize Mercer County YMCA Board of Directors 1983-1999, Minster Civic Association (Outstanding Citizen of the Year 2007), Minster Bank Board of Directors 2002-2017, Minster Athletic Boosters (Booster of the Year 2016). Owned and operated H.A. Dorsten, Inc. from 1967 to 2024, was Vice President 1967-1995, President 1996-2006, CEO 1997-2024. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at St. Augustine Church, Minster. Burial to follow in St. Augustine Heart Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 3 to 7 PM and on Thursday, May 16 from 8:30 to 9:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grand Lake Hospice and Minster Athletic Boosters. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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Kathy Otting
May 23, 2024
Marilyn and family - I'm so sorry for your loss.
Scott Fullenkamp
May 22, 2024
Remember many a family reunion with Ron, Marilyn and his kids. In fact, I was closer in age to his kids than I was to Ron! Ron will be greatly missed!!
James Putnam
May 18, 2024
I was a younger cousin of Ron so our paths never really crossed except at the Grandparents house on Christmas day. I can see by the love and outpouring that Ron was a man of fine character and I will think of him and his family everyday. See you someday, Ron.
Michael Jay
May 16, 2024
My son and Ron's grandson played AAU Basketball together in Jr High. One day, I happened to sit next to Ron for one of their many summer games---I had never talked to him before in my life. By the end of that game, I felt like I had known him all of my life. What a personable, friendly, funny, and humble man! We became fast-friends and always sought each other out at all future games. He was always so quick to greet me with a smile and a warm handshake. Ron reminded me so much of my long deceased grandfather. I will miss you, my friend. RIP
Dennis Sollmann
May 16, 2024
Sean and family so sorry to hear about Ron. You have my sympathy. Had the pleasure to work with Ron on many jobs. Thanks for all you have done for your Community and the Construction Industry.
Larry Heckman
May 16, 2024
Ron stands out as one of the finest individuals I've had the privilege to meet within the construction sector. He leaves a void that will be deeply felt and greatly mourned. I will miss him.
Respectfully,
Larry G. Heckman
Tom Westerheide
May 15, 2024
I knew who Ron was all of my years as a contractor and competitor. He brought integrity to our profession. It was not until he was diagnosed with multi myeloma that I began communicating with him. I have been fighting the same cancer for over 13 years. Sharing our experience's in fighting the cancer helped both of us. I will miss him. My deepest sympathy to his wife Marilyn and his entire family.
Tom Westerheide
Roland Moeller
May 15, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bridget Lovato
May 15, 2024
Marilyn, sending my condolences. Goodness, Ron gave his heart and time to many people including you. Such a legacy! Now, he is with God the Father who loves him too. I know my Dad, Tom Huelsman, will be happy to see him as well up in heaven. My Dad and Ron were best friends. Psalm 23. Love and Hugs, Bridget
Gayle Adamescu
May 15, 2024
Ron was always kind, friendly and welcoming. He touched many lives and will be missed by many.
Dave Ross
May 15, 2024
A life of service and accomplishment. Ron was a good friend. My best to his family.
John Dunlap
May 14, 2024
I have heard it say that people come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. For me, Ron came for a season when he took a seat at the board table along with me and the other directors of Minster Bank. Until then, I only knew of Ron from conversations at board meetings and from social interactions at the Piqua Country Club. Over the years, Ron and I became good friends and together we shared the responsibility to add some levity to the otherwise somber discussions around the Bank’s board table. Our friendship continued when he retired and lasted up until his passing. I am sure that there are many in the Minster community who counted him as a friend and I am saddened to join with them in say that truly he will be missed. Ron was one of the good guys and I am so happy that fate brought us together if only for a season. Nettie and I extend our sympathies to Marylin and to Ron’s extended family. Rest in peace my friend.
Marge Freytag Jones
May 14, 2024
What an impact both Ron & his dad made such an impact on our lives. The Freytags and the Dorstens were both part of so many building projects in and around Minster. What a team they made! Our deepest sympathy to Marilyn and her family. Ron will be missed.
Judy Horstman
May 14, 2024
Ron was my first cousin and there were over 30 of us and growing up we would spend every Christmas Day over at our Grandparents house and later in life we had Dorsten family reunions as often as we could. Ron was a favorite of everyone because he had such a great sense of humor and he would have all of us laughing. He and Marilyn were at the reunion just last summer. All of us cousins are going to miss Ron so much!
Margarita & Noel Wilson & Temple
May 14, 2024
To Marilyn and Family, Margarita & I were saddened to hear of Ron’s passing. We are sending prayers for strength during this time for you and family. We will remember Ron with thoughts of fun, laughter and his life and accomplishment.
Dave Liette (Ralph Liette's son)
May 14, 2024
It is obvious that Ron lived a life with a servant's heart. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May God fill your hearts with a peace that surpasses all understanding over the coming days and months.
Janice Grieshop
May 14, 2024
What a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather & Friend.
Love to the family
Mary ann O’Neil gerlach
May 13, 2024
Remember Ron living in st henry as neighbors. He was so nice to all of the younger kids and we played lots of games in his yard with the Sycamore street kids. He was the oldest and I was the youngest. So friendly when we saw him in minster. What a great guy. Loved his parents too. They were gems
Julie Oakes
May 13, 2024
I have known the Dorsten family for quite a few years now. But I came to know Ron more in the last eight years. Ron always made me smile and had a lot of fun stories to share. He was a great client. He gave good advice, and I considered him my friend. He will be greatly missed hugs and prayers for the family. Rest in peace, Ron.
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