On the morning of Monday, January 13th with his children at his side, Roy Rost Jr. of Sonnette, Montana passed away at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, MT. He was 81 years old.
Roy was born in the Township of Brazeau, Wisconsin on August 10, 1938 to Roy Rost Sr. and Alvina (Smith) Rost. He attended elementary school in Klondike, WI near the family farm. Early in life Roy farmed, subsistence hunted, and worked as a logger with family. He later moved to Milwaukee where he met wife Ardith (Zimmer) Rost and the two married on September 10, 1960, raising four sons.
Roy loved the outdoors, hunting and trapping whenever he could. He and Ardith hunted throughout Wisconsin as well as on several trips for big game in Southeast Montana. He was employed in construction in the Milwaukee area until moving to Suring, Wisconsin to work in logging.
Roy retired after being stricken with a debilitating stroke in 1991. During his rehabilitation it was discovered that he had become quite a skilled wood carver. He and wife Ardith then moved to Sonnette, Montana where among wonderful new friends Roy flourished in the new community. He continued to carve, specializing in what were called “wood spirits”, ancient bearded gnomes which were chiseled from old, weathered fence posts. It was felt that these depicted how Roy visualized himself as a “grizzled, old mountain man”. Together he and Ardith sold dozens of these works to collectors all over the world.
Roy leaves behind his Sons, Mark David (Michelle) Rost of Coleman, WI, Daniel Jerome Rost of Merrill, WI, Jody James (Julie) Rost of Gillett, WI; Grand Sons, Daniel Rost II, Mathew Rost and Andrew Rost; Siblings, Jack Rost, Jerry Rost,Nancy Rost and Sally Paulson.
Roy was preceded in death by his beloved wife of fifty-seven years, Ardith; his oldest Son Roy III; Mother & Father Alvina and Roy Sr.; Mother-in-law & Father-in-law Rose Zimmer and Jerome Zimmer.
Celebrations of life will be held at both St. Davids Catholic Church in Broadus, MT and St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Suring, WI on dates to be determined in the Spring of 2020. A very special thank you from the Rost Family to all of the caring ICU and Medical/Surgical staff and to Chaplain Dorothy of Holy Rosary Hospital.
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Broadus, MT will be assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences can be sent to Mark Rost, 10107 County Hwy B South, Coleman, WI 54112 or by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Cathy Pyle says
I saw a gentle side in you & felt so sorry of all your pain!! Rest In Peace Roy
Michele Rost says
You were always very kind and caring to me, one of my favorite hunting partners, lots of hugs, our phone conversation always ended with love you, you were the best father-in-law I could ask for. Rest In Peace Roy💕 I will miss you!
Deb Ringersma says
I will always treasure my Totem Pole Roy & Ardie made me! Forever in my heart❤ RIP
Sandra and Kenn Burghaus says
So honored to have met Ardith and Roy and the family that loved them so much..(all because of Hallmark!) Rest in peace Roy and I bet you and Ardith are planning the most gorgeous flower gardens in heaven. (Or riding Pat the plow horse you loved so much as a child)!!
David Reich says
Roy was the kind of man you could never for get. I was very lucky to have spent time with him and Ardith. Dave Reich
Jan & Bill Thelaner says
We treasure the beautiful wood spirit Roy carved for us —— truly a work of art. Rest In Peace reunited with Ardith, the love of your life