Ronald Herald Gorst
June 30, 1937 - March 19, 2019
Obituary
WAUNAKEE/CROSS PLAINS—Ronald H. Gorst, age 81, of Waunakee, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on June 30, 1937, in Madison, Wis., the son of Harold and Beulah (Farr) Gorst. Ronald attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic school in Cross Plains. He enlisted in the U.S. Army while in high school and later served two tours during the Vietnam War. Ronald was a member of Cross Plains American Legion Post 245.
Ronald was a life-long independent trucker. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with family. He was most comfortable at home, having friends and family visit. He reluctantly enjoyed his retirement, having given up the road too soon.
Ronald is survived by son, Jason (Jessica) Gorst; brothers, Francis Gorst and Roger Gorst; and sister, Margaret Mason. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services for Ronald will be private.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Cross Plains
Funeral & Cremation Care
2421 Church Street
(608) 798-3141
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I never knew him well. What I do remember is an austere, chain smoking trucker dressed in a never ending array of flannel shirts who rarely spoke, and even then only seemingly out of necessity. Not only as a friend of his son's, but also as a foster child and and, later, often homeless, I fully expected to be treated with the same contempt to which I had grown accustomed from your average adult...but though he was surely never accused of radiating warmth and love he always, in his few words, somehow made me feel welcome. Here's to you, Ron. Thanks for this.