Duane J. Horsch

HORSCH, DUANE J.
Of Jackson passed away at home under the loving care of his family and Great Lakes Hospice on Thursday, April 14, 2011 age 82 years. Survived by his wife of 61 years Pat. Eight children; Judy Pucci, Mark (Jackie), Kris (Sharon), Brian, Patrick (Kelly), Timothy (Michele), Daniel and the late Tom Horsch. Twelve grandchildren; Jacob and Megan Pucci, Brian Mosher, Shanda Wheeler, Travis, Blake, Danielle, Ryan, Parker, Riley, Kyle and Vivian Horsch. Six great grandchildren, two sisters; Gloria Fitzgibbons and Diane (Dale) VanAllsburg. Aunt Vivian Kellogg. Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Loretta and Jacob Horsch. Duane retired from Art Moehn Chevrolet after 46 years of service. He was a lifetime member of St. John's Parish, a member of Moose Lodge #156 and was an Associate member of the American Legion. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. Mr. Horsch is at the Desnoyer Funeral Home where a prayer service will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 AM followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 10:00 AM. The Reverend Father James Shaver officiating. Private interment St. John's Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions to St. John's Church Future Fund or Great Lakes Hospice would be appreciated.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 PM. Rosary Monday at 6 PM. To send condolences to the family go to www.desnoyerfuneralhome.com or www.mlive.com.

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