Dr. William "Peter" Horst M.D.

Stockett —William Peter Horst MD, age 66, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes November 1, 2015, at his home in Stockett, Montana.

A celebration of Peter's life will be held in the Rose Room Chapel at Croxford Funeral Home, Friday November 6, 2015, at 11:00 AM. Immediately followed by a remembrance luncheon at the Meadowlark Country Club.

Peter was born and raised in Crown Point, Indiana. He is an alumnus of Crown Point High School (1967), DePauw University (1971) and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (1975). Peter discovered his passion for urology while at CWRU, where he completed a urology residency after a surgical internship at Indiana University. Peter moved to Great Falls MT in 1982, where he joined the Great Falls Clinic and remained as a devoted partner until his death. He was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an alumni brother of Phi Sigma Kappa.

Peter married Margaret Jo Velardo in 1976 with whom he had two daughters during their marriage, Meghan and Sarah. In January 2011, following over 15 years of courtship, Peter married Tina Schott, with whom he developed a love of ranching and country living.

The caring, generous nature of Dr. 'Peter' Horst will be painfully missed by numerous patients, friends, family and partners. His dedication to patient care has been an inspiration to all who had the pleasure to work beside him.

Peter is survived by his wife, Tina Schott; daughter Sarah M Hörst of Baltimore, Maryland; and brothers John (Lynne); Carl (Marcia); Paul (Jackie); and sister Nancy (Doug) Drake; in addition to nieces, nephews, uncle and cousins.

Peter was preceded in death by infant daughter Meghan; father Dr. William N. Horst; and mother Jean Mason Horst.

Donations can be made to the Great Falls Clinic Foundation for future patient/family housing, or a foundation of choice.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com

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Published by Great Falls Tribune on Nov. 4, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for William Horst

Sponsored by His Daughter, Sarah.

56 Entries

Lyn Gaumitz

June 11, 2016

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dr William Horst.
I am torn between grateful vs sad that I only was able to meet him via emails and phone calls. I had the opportunity to discuss treatment plans and options for his patients. I instantly knew of the passion he felt for his career and his patients and his desire to bring knew medical knowledge and treatments into the Great Falls, MT area.
I was excited to share and discuss new knowledge and opportunity with him only to learn of his passing. My heart hurt, and my heart instantly went out to all of his family, friends, patients and colleagues. I commit to Dr W Horst to continue to bring the newest treatments opportunities and knowledge to Great Falls Physicians particularly in the urological field. I will miss our talks about the advances in the urological treatment paradigm and logistical discussions and your argument of "its just over the mountains."
Rest in Peace my long distant friend, you will always be remembered!

Dennis Haverlandt

November 19, 2015

My condolences to you, Sarah, over the much too early loss of your father. I was able to keep up with your educational endeavors through my yearly conversations with your dad. Congratulations on your accomplishments. Peter was VERY proud of you! My heart and prayers are with you and your family. Your fourth grade teacher, Mr. H.

David Chavez

November 15, 2015

Dear Tina, Sarah and family,
Our family was saddened to learn of Peters passing. Peter was a smart, hardworking, generous physician that helped many sick, hurting patients. I was so glad when Tina became his wife, he truly loved you deeply. Sarah, Pete was one justifiably proud papa!
I joined Peter immediately after completing my training and practiced with him for 5 years. I always felt Peter had my back. Libby, Drew and I send our condolences.

Marsha Paine

November 11, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Dr. Horst traveled to Helena and saw me as a patient. He was kind and encouraging that the treatment will help with the pain I was in. He will be missed.

November 9, 2015

Our sincere sympathy to the family of Dr.Horst. He was one of finest doctors in Montana. From the family of Harold Werk, Sr

November 9, 2015

I am so saddened to have learned of Dr. Horst's death while visiting family in Great Falls yesterday. I have fond memories of him as a neighbor when we lived in Christianson addition. It was touching to see his devotion to Sarah who was such a daddy's girl. Later Dr. Horst helped care for my father-in-law, Helmut. It is hard to believe that such a vibrant, complex man has already passed from this life. Our condolences especially to Jo and Sarah. May God's eternal light shine upon him. Sincerely, Kathleen and Klaus Gliewe

Jennifer Mroz

November 8, 2015

Thinking of you, Tina. We had some really great times with you, Peter, PK and the rest of the gang. We also went through a lot together. Wishing you peace... Jen Jen

don foreman

November 8, 2015

Learned of Dr. Horst passing just today, November 8. I was absolutely stunned. Dr. Horst was advisor to my Ostomy Support Group in Great Falls and occasionally spoke at our meetings. Thoughts are with family.

November 8, 2015

God Bless

Natalie (Faulk)Kleinsasser, RN

November 7, 2015

Dr. Horst spoke to my Nursing class about Urological conditions. I will never forget the funny and bizarre cases he talked about. To this day I still bring them up. I was just talking about a few of the cases last week to coworkers. I knew him from the old Columbus Hospital, he was so nice, reminds me of a big teddy bear.
Very blessed to have learned from him. Bless you Dr. Horst, you have blessed so many!!!!

November 7, 2015

sorrytoaboutyourelosshewasaniceguywewillmisshimretinpeacegeorge&juliahewasourdctor

Pete & Yoshiko Frazier

November 6, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sarah in the loss of your dear father. We remember when our daughter, Mitsu, would spend the night with you and how your Dad would always be there if you girls needed anything. We always enjoyed visiting with him. He will be missed.

November 6, 2015

Dear Tina and Sarah, We were so saddened to hear of Peter's passing. He was our neighbor for over 30 years and also my husbands doctor and a very dear friend. We really missed him when you moved to the country. Miss our chats over the fence and calling his office when he would forget to close his garage door. His patients always came first. Always enjoyed hearing about his hunting trips. We are so sorry to have missed his service today, but had other commitments. Please know that you have been in our thoughts and prayers.
Gene & Donna Roy

Debbie Thomas

November 6, 2015

He will be missed thoughts and prayers to all

Shellie McGurran/Heckman, RN

November 6, 2015

Oh Dr. Horst I miss you already! Your caring spirit and fun personality was a joy to be around. Thank You for making me stive to be a good nurse. Sara know that your Dad's face just beamed with pride whenever he spoke of you! Continue to make him proud! Tina I know he considered "finally landing you!" one of his greatest accomplishments!

Leo and Doris Marko

November 6, 2015

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together. I always enjoyed him as my doctor and hearing about his new life with Tina and the ranch. Peace

Vicki Hittle

November 6, 2015

Dear Horst Family,
I know you don't know me but I shared Pete's medical school years at Case Western. My husband Bill Nunery and I went to DePauw with Pete and then Bill and Pete were in med school together. During his single days Pete would come over to our house once a week to study with Bill and get a home cooked meal. After he married Jo we continued the tradition and Jo and I would throw together a meal (using as little money as possible because we had none) and all enjoy dinner and then the guys would study. It was a fun time in our lives and I adored sweet Pete. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.
Vicki Noe Nunery Hittle

Bryan Burney MD

November 6, 2015

I wish to extend my sympathy to Tina, Sara, Nancy and all of Peter's brothers. Peter is my best friend from college since we were roommates senior year at DePauw and co-workers the next summer at US Steel in Gary, IN.

We were both sad that it didn't work out for us to practice in the same location. I know how much he loved Tina and the ranch life in Great Falls as well as his medical practice which he intended to continue as long as he could.

Peter understood life in an amazing way that I always found helpful.

I am truly saddened by Peter's premature death. I miss Peter's father and mother and I will miss Peter too.

Frank King

November 5, 2015

Our prayers are with you at this time. He was a good doctor, liked ranching and appreciated all his wife did at the ranch. Psalm 121

Dana and Star Darko

November 5, 2015

It is with great respect, much sadness, and sincere gratefulness...that we say good bye to Dr. Horst. Rest in peace.

Jennifer Festa

November 5, 2015

Sincere condolences to the Horst family.

Mark Seal

November 5, 2015

I have known Peter since our IU Med and Case Western Reserve surgery training days. He is responsible for Chris and me moving West, and I always considered him a friend, peer, confidante, and role model for always keeping patient first in his care. I respected his regard and sensitivity for the staff as equals. He was in a word the "consummate" professional. We looked forward to practicing together again at the Great Falls Clinic in January, 2016. Chris and I send our prayers and support for Tina, Sarah (who he spoke of always with a father's unmistakeable pride) and the family members. Lost but not forgotten by those who loved him, thank you, Peter, for gracing us with your uniqueness and with your caring soul.

Riverview Colony

November 5, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sylvia Murray

November 5, 2015

We will miss you and all your care and understanding as you treated my husband. Clyde and Sylvia Murray, Havre, MT

Ginny Burney

November 5, 2015

Bryan and Ginny from DePauw days are incredibly sad to learn this news. We loved Peter.

November 5, 2015

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.

Sue Facklam

November 5, 2015

Dr. Horst was my doctor for almost 20 years and he made me laugh within the first five second--and he kept me laughing all those years. Our visits were brief post-surgery and during check-ups but that was always time enough to learn about his bride and The Ranch and, of course, about his lovely and brilliant daughter. Actually, we did a lot of bragging about our respective daughters. I will always remember his genuine concern for and kindness toward his patients, his sense of humor and his goodness. I shall miss him.

Jim Gentleman

November 5, 2015

Pete and I were classmates, study partners, baseball teammates, and friends at Crown Point High School during the mid-sixties. He was intelligent, athletic, and always a pleasure to be around and will be missed by all who knew him even before he became a physician.

I last saw Pete after our 25th high school reunion when I invited him to go canoeing. He was on a tight schedule that didn't allow for much time but we went to a marsh that was only five miles from town. He said he could spend an hour but we ended up staying three. Golden memory when he asked if I would bring his dad there as well. His dad had delivered me 43 years earlier.

Rest in Peace Pete,

Your friend,

Dr. Jim Gentleman, D.O.

Angie Schneider

November 5, 2015

I was very sad to hear that Peter passed away, I will always remember the good old days at the hospital, So sorry for your loss Tina and Sarah

Ron Quale

November 5, 2015

My sincere condolences to Pete's entire family from a fellow BULLDOG.

Brenda Bridgeford

November 5, 2015

Tina,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Russell Crites

November 5, 2015

Good man, RIP..

Anne Lamere

November 5, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss Tina and Sara.

Brenda Gray

November 4, 2015

Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Dr Horst's family in this time of great sorrow. He was one in a million, always had a joke and good laugh, he will be deeply missed,

Carol Moes

November 4, 2015

We were deeply saddened to read of Dr. Horst passing. Dr. was my Dad's doctor back in the 80's and then our paths crossed again a few years back, when he became my husbands Dr. He not only was my husband's Dr., he was our friend! We loved his hunting stories and a real peace would come over him when he spoke of the ranch and how his wife "kept him on the move". Once after one of my husband's surgeries, Dr. came out to tell me how things went and I was knitting and he went on to tell about a hat that his daughter had sent him (one that she had made him, if my memory serves me correctly). Our medical community has a hole in it, now that Dr. Horst has been called home. And what also makes us very sad, is that he will never get to work in his beloved NEW hospital, that we heard so much about. Love and prayers to all his family. With deepest sympathy, Carol and Paul Moes

Diane Evans

November 4, 2015

Tina, I just found out about Peter. I can't believe he is gone. I saw him the Wednesday before he went to Kalispell. He took 2 shirts for the trip. Tina, I still have 8 of his shirts here. I send you my dearest sympathy. He loved you so much.

gene welty

November 4, 2015

a good and careing dr that I considered a friend who treated and checked me for the last 20 years

Shaylin Heckman

November 4, 2015

I am so very sorry Tina and Sara. Words cannot express how sad I am for u both. He had a big heart and was so great with his patients. Loved him. Hugs and prayers to u:)

Gerald Schnitzmeier

November 4, 2015

So sad,I just met this wonderful DR.a year ago and he cured my prostate cancer.
GOD BLESS him and his family.He certainly will be missed.

kate tomlinson

November 4, 2015

im so sorry Tina and Sara. I know he will be missed!! your all in my thoughts and praysers

Deb Tobin

November 4, 2015

Dr. Horst was the best !!He was my doctor for 19 years. He took care of my kidney stones and related issues. I will miss him dearly.

IDA ALFSON

November 4, 2015

Dr Horst was my husband's doctor for 9 years. He did 5 bladder surgeries. He will be greatly missed. So sorry for his family, friends and patients.

Linda Walter R.N.

November 4, 2015

Dear Peter, I was there your 1st day at Deaconess hospital O.R. I was in charge of Urology. We ordered all the new instruments, and set up all your surgical preferences. I knew we were on a very special trip together in the O.R. You became my friend, our doctor, and mentor.
God bless your family, and hold them in your arms. They will need You for a long time. This is a difficult time, none of you expected. I am keeping you in my heart and prayers. God bless and thank you for loaning him to us. I am better because I knew him.

Sam Dachs

November 4, 2015

so sad to read of Pete's death--he was a hard working, caring person, passionate in his work--a real loss for the community

Erin Lamb

November 4, 2015

Doctor Horst was mine and my dad's doctor for our bladder and kidney stones

Roger Chovanak

November 4, 2015

Sorry to here of your loss, Dr. horst save my life of cancer. I'll be praying for you and family for your loss.

November 4, 2015

Oh what a void there is. Dr. Horst was/is an absolute gem ~ energy never dies it just changes ~ He is missed.

Mark Doherty

November 4, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, I pray that God wraps his comforting arms around each of you. I just met Dr. Horst this year through my job and he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He will be missed dearly

Susan Hobbs

November 4, 2015

I worked with Dr. Horst for several years during my time as a hospitalist nurse practitioner in Great Falls. I would like to express my condolences to his family and everyone at the Great Falls Clinic. He will be missed by many.

So long for now, Dr. Horst. We are all better for knowing you.

James Bull

November 4, 2015

I regard it a gift to have known Peter since 1982; and being a colleague. His work ethic and optimism were contageous. A life ended too soon, he shall be sorely missed. My deepest condolences and prayers for Tina, Sarah, and his family.

Candy Mellinger

November 4, 2015

I had the great pleasure of working with Dr. Horst he was a great doctor and I will truly miss him. Thoughts and prayers with his family through this time.

November 4, 2015

Tina,Sarah: Sorry for your loss of a husband ,father,and a fine dr.ofmedicine. He will be greatly missed by all,but cherish the memories you have in your heart. Your in our prayers during this time.God Bless.Beth&Matin Bauer Great Falls,Mt.

Rick & Peggy Bourne

November 4, 2015

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

November 4, 2015

We all at Kingsbury Colony were patients of Dr. Horst. We extend our deepest sincere condolenses. What a devoted doctor. God bless you all & help you through these difficult times

Bobbi crook

November 4, 2015

I cried so hard when I heard this amazing Dr. had passed away.I have knowen you and you have been my Doctor for many years
I will miss you Dr Horst.God Bless you and your family.

Julie Meadows

November 4, 2015

I only met Dr Horst once ... but it was memorable.. He was always on call on Tuesdays and because I work for Mathews Answering Service I got to talk to him first thing Tuesday morning..he became a staple that I looked forward to his sense of humor every Tues morning..I missed him today..Rest in peace and quiet..

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