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, and co-owner of Hopi-Kiva Indian Arts Center. His Church service included a life of missionary work; an influential role in founding German language translation for LDS general conference; service in various bishoprics, as a high councilor, as a family history consultant, and as a temple worker. 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. 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 sib-lings, 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 90 minutes prior to funeral services. Online condolences at www.mcdougalfuneralhomes.com