Paul Dorst, 67, New Glarus Graduate Who Loved Music and the Packers

Paul Dorst, a 1977 New Glarus High School graduate, died Oct. 7 at age 67. He is remembered for his love of playing guitar and the Packers, and his family has asked that memorial gifts support a local food pantry or favorite charity.

Todd Klassy
by Todd Klassy
Paul Dorst, 67, New Glarus Graduate Who Loved Music and the Packers

– Obituary courtesy of Zentner-Beal Funeral Home 

Another soul went to heaven. Paul Dorst, 67 of Monroe, WI passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison on October 7, 2026. Paul attended grade school and high school in New Glarus graduating in 1977. He loved playing his guitar and the Packers.

Paul is survived by his brother Denny (Sharron) Dorst of New Glarus.

He was preceded in death by his parents Dr. Gerald & Gloria Dorst, brother Gary, grandparents and many aunts and uncles.

The family wishes to thank the staff of the Monroe Rehabilitation Center and the nursing staff at St. Mary’s Hospital for taking such wonderful care of Paul.

Paul will be cremated and his urn placed alongside his parents at the New Glarus Cemetery.

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