Ronald Wurst, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away peacefully at 5:35 PM on November 24, 2025, at Kingston at Dupont (Memory Care Center). He was born on July 1, 1944, in San Pedro, California, to the late Edmund & Rose Mary (Grothaus) Wurst. On November 4, 1967, he married the love of his life, Carol Miller. Together, they shared 58 years of memories.

He earned a Master's Degree from St. Francis College, Fort Wayne, and retired from GTE after 34 years as a Cost Accountant.

He enjoyed fishing and golfing. He was an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

He is survived by his wife, Carol of Fort Wayne; son, Charles (Katharine) Wurst; daughter: Renee (Colby) Clauss; and son, Timothy (Trina) Wurst; brother:  Roch (Phoebe) Wurst; sisters: Anne Leah Stegaman, Marge (Marvin) Ricker; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Kay Stegaman.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with Rev. Dan Scheidt celebrating. There will be a visitation for one hour prior to the Mass.

Visitation will be from 2 to 7 PM on Monday, December 01, 2025, with rosary and prayers at 3PM, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home 1986 W. Cedar Canyon Road, Huntertown, IN 46748.

Memorials: St. Vincent de Paul Society, Heart to Heart Hospice and/or Hope Children's Home, Tampa, FL.