Bernard Ronald “Ron” Herrst Jr., age 70, of Chelsea, MI, passed away on June 14, 2022 at his home under the care of hospice. Ron was born on March 26, 1952 in Ann Arbor, MI to Bernard, Sr. and Elizabeth (Zahn) Herrst.
The Herrst family moved to a farm on Freer Road in Chelsea in 1954, where Ron and his six siblings were raised. He attended Chelsea schools, graduating in 1970. He worked in lawn care for Ryer, as well as the WISD for 11 years. He was self employed, owning and operating Herrst Construction for over 30 years. One of his proudest jobs was building the baseball stands for the Chelsea School District. He also played softball, and he bowled at Chelsea Lanes for 50 years. He was also a member of the Ann Arbor Moose Lodge #1253.
Ron is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathleen (Pidd) Herrst, daughter, Holly (Ronald) Hoepfner of Westland, Heidi Herrst of Chelsea, Ronald “Ronnie” Herrst (Ashley Long) of Grass Lake; six grandchildren: Madison Hoepfner, Akiera Long, Traeton Long, Khloe Herrst, Kenzie Herrst, and Brody Herrst; three brothers, Kenneth (Annette) Herrst of Chelsea, Robert (Sandra) Herrst of Chelsea, Erwin Herrst of Manchester; and one sister, Susan Cervera of Ann Arbor, and one brother-in-law, Steve Daniels; also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by a son, Scott Koscielniak, his parents, Bernard Herrst, Sr. and Elizabeth Herrst, and two sisters, Rose Ann Daniels and Elizabeth Herrst.
Visitation will be held at the Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, June 23, 2022, 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Mark Hendricks officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Dexter.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Herrst Family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Promedica Heartland Hospice for their superior care. They would also like to express their gratitude to the many friends who offered their kindness and support in a time of great need.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
