Horst A. Reschke

Horst A. Reschke 1930-2011 Horst Adalbert Rolf Reschke was born in Hannover, Germany, to Max and Wilhelmine Hauschke Reschke on November 18, 1930. He passed away July 16, 2011, after a valiant battle with Parkinson s Disease. At age 21 he immigrated to the United States, where he met his wife, Tove Knudsen of Odense, Denmark, in the celestial room of the Salt Lake Temple. They were married for nearly 57 years. They are parents of eight, six boys followed by two girls. His career included nearly 20 years working for the Newspaper Agency Corp.; director of public relations at the International Typographical Union s headquarters in Colorado Springs, co-owner of Hopi-Kiva Indian Arts Center, and representative for Ennis Corporation. His Church service included a life of missionary work; an influential role in founding German language translation for LDS general conference (he was a translator for many years); service in various bishoprics (Highland View 2nd Ward, Academy and Black Forest Wards, Colorado Springs, Colorado Stake), as a high councilor, as a family history consultant, and as a temple worker (Jordan River temple). While bishop of the Academy Ward in Colorado Springs, he was instrumental in making it possible for LDS cadets at the Air Force Academy to interrupt their schooling to serve missions. An expert in German and Jewish genealogical research, Horst was the author of numerous writings and publications, was the contributing editor to the Heritage Quest genealogical magazine, and was also an accomplished lecturer. Horst will be remembered for his ability to reach out to others, especially those in need. It was not uncommon for him to bring home strangers for dinner or give them a place to sleep. He loved talking to people and finding out where they were from and making a connection to someone else he knew. He had an incredible ability to remember names, dates and events. He had a special fondness and created life-long friendships with many Native Americans, Koreans and Hutterites. He was proud to be a US citizen and took seriously his right to vote and freedom to express his opinion in letters to editors and to elected local and national representatives. His grandchildren will remember him as a collector of many things including stamps, books, hats, hat pins, and owls. He had a wonderful sense of humor and even in his last days shared jokes with the hospice workers. He is survived by his wife, Tove; children Boyd (Linda), John (Rebecca), David (Lorrie), Philip (Pam), Michael (Gayle), Stephen (Beverly), Linda (Marty) Utley, and Teresa (Gary) Pugmire; 41 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Annegret Rudolph and Klaus (Ellen) Golombek. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the Parkway Ward, 1208 W. 12400 S., Riverton. Viewings will be held Monday, July 18, 2011, from 6-8 p.m. at the McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Road, and on Tuesday, July 19, at the church ninety minutes prior to funeral services. Occupation:Managing Editor