Bert Horsting

February 10, 1947 - March 22, 2022

Bert Horsting, 75, passed away March 22, 2022. He was born February 10, 1947 in Zwolle, Netherlands to the late Pieter and Henrietta (Langamaat) Horsting. Bert came to Sarasota in 1971 from Holland, Michigan. He was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church and became a US citizen in 2019. Concerning his career, Bert started in the construction industry working as a trim and frame carpenter, moving on to commercial superintendent positions in Sarasota and Va. Beach and eventually owning and operating his own drafting and design business for residential buildings. He enjoyed vacations to quiet places, working on precision wooden models, playing board games and spending time with his family. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 45 years, Betty; sons, Scott Horsting and his wife Candi; Matt Horsting and his wife Stacy; brother, John Horsting and his wife Gesine; grandchildren, Tiffany and her husband Michael; Torri and her husband Gabe; Titus, Tara and chosen daughter, Donna Kropf. In addition to his parents, Bert was preceded in death by his son Christopher; sister Tineka; and brothers Jerry and Peter. There will be a viewing on Sunday, March 27, 2022 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Bethel Mennonite Church, 2985 Bethel Lane, Sarasota, Florida 34240. Funeral service will begin at 3:30 pm followed by interment in Bethel Mennonite Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Bert’s honor to Tidewell Hospice at www.tidewellhospice.org. Memories and condolences may be left for the family online at www.MFHcares.com.