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Robert Dorshorst Obituary

Dorshorst, Robert J.

Robert James "Bob" Dorshorst, 48 of Almond died unexpectedly on Monday, December 31, 2012 of a heart attack while farming.

He was born on February 5, 1964 in Sherry to Marnis and Betty (Ashbeck) Dorshorst. He married Veronica J. "Vicki" Niewiadomski of Plover on Memorial Day, May 30, 1996.

Born and raised on the family farm, he moved to Unity in the early 1980's and became employed with Lynn Farms for 11 years. His duties included tending calves, doing fieldwork and milking cows and other chores as needed. He learned valuable information and new ways of working in the dairy industry.

Bob moved to Almond in April 1994 when he became employed at Worzalla Publishing Company in Stevens Point for over 5 ½ years. He started on 3rd shift and after six months became a laminator operator for over 4 ½ years. He then became a 1st shift forklift driver for 6 months before finishing his employment with Worzalla Publishing in the fall of 1999.

In between working nights with his wife at Worzalla's they along with their children started dairy farming in April 1996. Starting out with 14 heifer calves, they built up their herd and Bob and Veronica discontinued their jobs to pursue farming full time.

With loving and generous support from family, friends and neighbors and much hard work, Bob built the herd of black and white, and red and white Holsteins to 130 head, including young stock in 16 ½ years.

It was his dream and passion to start his own farm and his dreams came true. With the help of employees the past few years after their children moved on, he and his wife continued to operate the farm. She will continue their passion of being self-employed.

A man with many nicknames such as Bobby, Bobcat, Banker Bob, Ricky Bobby, Roberta, Rod, Farmer and Dear, he loved to snowmobile and drive his 1963 Ford Fairlane collector car. He also enjoyed dancing with his wife, spending time vegetable and flower gardening as well as spending time at his camper with family and friends. Playing cards, board games and pool were also favorite thing to do. Bob loved red solo cup golfing around the campground, his latest pastime in the summer. He was an excellent cook and loved to grill on the open fire for family and friends. Being quite the storyteller, he especially loved to laugh, joke around and be funny and make people around him do the same. He also loved Christmas with loved ones, Farmall Tractors and his Farmall model train. Most importantly, he was always there for his wife to lend a helping hand and spend endless hours providing for her and their family, loving them and their cattle.

Bob is survived by his wife Veronica, two children Jesse Dorshorst of Rockford, IL and Jamie Dorshorst of Stevens Point; 5 grandchildren and his mother Betty Ann Dorshorst of Wisconsin Rapids. He is further survived by his siblings, Thomas (Karen) Dorshorst of Auburndale, Russell (Patti) Dorshorst of Arpin, Daniel (Cindy) Dorshorst of Arpin and Cindy (Larry) Lang of Blenker.

Bob was preceded in death by his father Sonny Dorshorst.

Visitations will be from 2-6pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013, at the Martens/Rembs Funeral Home in Junction City.

Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Stevens Point Journal on Jan. 2, 2013.

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Mary Dettman

October 14, 2019

I never knew this guest book was online till now if I would have known I would have left a message a long time ago to my favorite cousin's up north I will miss my favorite cousin forever I still miss him to this day Mary dettman brearley

Kevin and Brenda

January 7, 2013

you will be truely missed.

Shelly Martin

January 4, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Bobby was such a nice person. He will be greatly missed

Pam Cherney

January 4, 2013

My sympathy's to the Dorshorst family.

January 4, 2013

My sympathy to the entire Dorshorst family. Bruce Pankratz

January 4, 2013

Bob had an infectious laugh. Where ever Bob was there was sure to be laughter. Always joking and fooling around in school. Good times by all when he was present. RIP Bob.

January 3, 2013

Our Deepest sympathy to the entire Dorshorst family. Bob created many good, fun memories for all of us who were lucky enough to know him.
Karen & Brian Lang Family

Mary Suchon-Skrzeczkoski

January 3, 2013

Vicki
So Sorry to hear of Bob's passing! I will always remember they way you and him tore up the dance floor at the class reunions, but most of all I will remember the way he looked at you with such love in his eyes and the smile he always had on his face! Please accept our sincere sympathy from the class of 1984. With love, and God bless you and your family.

Diane Wilhelm

January 3, 2013

My deepest sympthany to the Dorshorst family. RIP Bob!!!

kim berger

January 3, 2013

I remember playing football with Bob on the farm when we were kids and getting my finger caught in the hood of his sweatshirt while trying to tackle him. I fractured my finger and it was always crooked after that. Every time I would see Bob, I would wave the hand with the crooked finger at him. He would just look at me with that big smile and laugh. His infectious smile will always be missed. Rest in peace Bob.

January 3, 2013

From all the classmates of 1982

Michelle (Schlagenhaft) Quinlan

January 2, 2013

We had many good times in High School and you will be greatly missed by all who knew you. RIP Bob! My sympathies go out to your family. You were taken way to soon.

January 2, 2013

May you rest in peace Bob. My heart goes out to the family and relatives. May you know our thoughts are with you.
Debby and Mark Stoflet

January 2, 2013

Sympathys to the Dorshorst family. My father was Sonny's cousin. So we feel for you. Cousin, Iona Pulchinski family.

January 2, 2013

will miss you will always remember the fun we had in shop class in jr high

Leslie Dorshorst

January 2, 2013

Grandpa your gonna be very missed by Jeremmiah James Dorshorst,Savannah Marie Dorshorst and Hannah Belle Dorshorst we love you and rest in peace.

SuAnn Pagel-Rast

January 2, 2013

Vicki, Jesse, and Jamie,

My deepest sympathies to you in your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bruce Bickford

January 2, 2013

R I P My friend...........

Dawn (Cutler) Beihoffer

January 2, 2013

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away." I will always remember the old high school days with your infectious smile. You have been taken from us much too early but God has gotten a great angle.
Dawn (Cutler) Beihoffer

Rainy

January 2, 2013

Bob was a great friend during our crumby high school years. glad your dreams came true. you'll be greatly missed.

Colette Woehrle-Keding

January 2, 2013

RIP Bob. Remembering those high school days. You will be missed dearly.

January 2, 2013

Will miss you so much Uncle Bob. All the memories I have will be well cherished forever, now don't you and Grandpa be partying it up to much up there.

Sis

Mel Allen

January 2, 2013

RIP.ROB You will be sadley missed

Jackie Berkholtz

January 2, 2013

RIP Bob I will always remember you and your MUSTANG and the old style's we shared together.

January 2, 2013

Rob;A GREAT FRIEND WE WILL MISS HIM R I P .

Jessica Stowell

January 2, 2013

Uncle Bob was truly one of a kind. The life of the party, always made you smile and just a plain fun guy! He will be greatly missed and memories cherished always. Love - The Stowells

Jessica Stowell

January 2, 2013

Uncle Bob was one of a kind! He was the life of the party, always put a smile on your face and just plain fun! He will be greatly missed and memories cherished forever! The Stowell Family

Jessica Stowell

January 2, 2013

Uncle Bob was one of a kind! He could always make you laugh, life of the party and just plain fun. He will be greatly missed and thought of always. Love always - The Stowell Family

Shane Grosskopf

January 2, 2013

Bob was an an absolute wonderful Uncle to have. He could make you laugh. He will be missed by many. Enjoy your journey Bob. RIP!

Doug & Kathy Belt

January 2, 2013

Sorry you had to go so soon. Now you can rest.

beverly hoffman

January 2, 2013

Bob was a great friend of mine from high school, he was a kind person, always had a great smile and sense of humor you will always be on my mind truly will be missed by many. May God welcome you into his arms and forever hold you close my friend. Truly one of a kind Bob. Prayers and sympathy go out to your family.

BRIAN ROGNEY

January 2, 2013

BOB WAS A CLASSMATE,FRIEND,KNEW HIS CARS.RIP BOB

Amber

January 1, 2013

Bob was a wonderful man. He could always make you laugh and told you just like it was. He will be truly missed by many. May he rest in peace in his eternal home with the lord.

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