Ronald James Morthorst, Sr.

August 6, 1934 – September 22,2024. Ronald J. Morthorst Sr., 90, of Henrietta, NY passed away on September 22, 2024. “Ron” was pre-deceased by his parents, Ray and Flora Hensel of Rochester, NY and in-laws, Wayne and Gladys Branch of Newfane, NY.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marilyn (Branch) Morthorst. He is also survived by his children, Pamela (Steven Sr.) Reinhardt of Henrietta, Butch (Ronald Jr.) (Patti) Morthorst of Macedon, Susan Davidson (Ted) of Holyoke MA and Judy Lamb (Michael Hogan) of Henrietta. Ron was a loving Grandfather to Steven Reinhardt Jr, (Rebecca Hackett), Christopher Reinhardt (Nora), Nicole Morthorst, Danielle Morthorst (Ivory Smith Sr.), Hannah Davidson (Dante Swinton), Grace Davidson-Thooft (Taylor Thooft), Madelyn Rehbein (Skyler), and Great Grandfather to Carter Reinhardt, Cali Falu, Ivory Smith Jr., Amelia Thooft, Tilly Rose Reinhardt and Josie Mae Thooft.

Ron was known for his outgoing and friendly personality in his work and home life. He attended Monroe High School and was a printer’s apprentice at the start of his career. He was an Account Executive in advertising at the Gannett newspapers in Rochester. Ron and Marilyn were long time Henrietta residents. His dedication to the Masonic Lodge in Henrietta and later Honeoye Falls, Lalla Rookh Grotto and Damascus Shriners was unending as he built a community that became family. He was a longtime member of the Henrietta United Church of Christ and enjoyed golf, camping with his family, exploring historic sites and traveling with Marilyn.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 26th from 11 AM to 1 PM with Services to immediately follow at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services at 3325 South Winton Road, Rochester, NY 14623.

Contributions can be made to the:

Masonic Service Bureau

979 Bay Road

Webster, NY 14580 (WEBSITE)

, a cause close to his heart, are appreciated.

Special thanks to the staff at Highland Hospital Hospice for their attention, care and service.

Husband, Dad, Grampa, Great Grampa, Friend and Neighbor, you will always be so missed and so loved!