Ronald R. "Ron" Boerst, age 95, of Toledo, passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Glendale Assisted Living with his wife, Harriet by his side. He was born on August 29, 1921 to Charles and Minnie Boerst in Toledo. Ron was a longtime resident of the south end for over 50 years, living on Gordon Street. He was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he was an usher; involved with the Boy Scouts, drove school bus for the grade school, coached softball and participated with the dart ball team.

He proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army and was a decorated veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Following the war he began his career with the USPS as a postal carrier; retiring after 35 years of service. Ron was an avid volunteer and supporter of the Medical College of Ohio. In his spare time, he devoted himself to his family, taking great pride with his wife in raising their four children. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His family will remember him for being a hard worker, a great provider for his family and a humble gentleman.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 70 years, Harriet (Braker) Boerst; children, Terry (Linda) Boerst, Allen Boerst and Nancy (Don) McKenzie; grandchildren, Brian (Kerry) Boerst, Sheryl (Steve) Catti, Tom (Carla) Boerst, Dawn and Tanya Boerst, Alex Talbot, Angel Morgan, Kim McKenzie, Amy (Brett) Kaplan and Stacy Hyde; many great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael Boerst and nine siblings.

The family will receive guests on Friday, March 24, 2017 from 1-3:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900). Memorial Services will begin in the funeral home on Friday at 3:00 p.m.

In Ron's memory, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 4560 Glendale Ave., Toledo, OH 43614 or to Veterans Matter; Operation Hometown, 3450 W. Central Ave., Suite 108, Toledo, OH 43606.