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Donald G. Horst, 68
April 08, 2017
Donald (Don) G. Horst, 68, of Mountville, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late George & Helen (Weaver) Horst. Donald was a devoted husband to Susan (Burns) Horst for almost 50 years and loving father to daughter Anne Horst.
Don was a veteran who served in the U.S. Navy. He was employed by ITP / Fulton Press where he began his career as a pressman and retired in 2014 as President of Fulton Press. He helped coach his daughter’s softball and basketball teams. Don also enjoyed playing softball in an adult league, including participation on the Willow Street Blue over 60 team.
Don had a great love of all things Disney, and frequently visited Disney World & Universal Studios. He enjoyed the outdoors and had a wonderful sense of humor. Don was very proud of his daughter and wife. He was always there for everyone, and will be greatly missed by many.
Surviving in addition to his wife and daughter are 6 siblings.
A Memorial Service to honor Don’s life will be held at 11 AM on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Friends will be received from 10-11 AM prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donald’s memory to Lancaster General Health Foundation, c/o Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 3555, Lancaster, PA 17602 or online at http://www.lancastergeneralhealth.org/LGH/About-Lancaster-General-Health/Make-A-Gift/LG-Health-Foundation.aspx.
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August 24, 2018
Dear Horst Family,
I retired from Tyco Electronics in Harrisburg in 2008 and occasionally I wonder how my former co-workers and suppliers may be doing. For some unknown reason, this afternoon I just happened to do a computer search for “Don Horst Pennsylvania” and was very surprised and saddened to see Don’s obituary.
In the 1980s, Don was the Fulton Press sales rep. when I worked for AMP Special Industries / AMP Products Corp. in Valley Forge, PA. He knew printing inside & out and shared his extensive knowledge freely. When I was transferred in 1990 to AMP in Harrisburg he continued to provide great advice and customer service. Likewise, from 1999 through 2008 he was a very valuable printing company resource for Tyco Electronics.
My co-workers and I were always happy when Don dropped by our offices to check on any upcoming projects or to personally deliver finished jobs. He was always professional, honest and reliable — and his upbeat, happy and caring personality brightened our days.
I was lucky to have known Don as a mentor and, more importantly, as a friend!
God bless Don and his family he left behind.
With sincere condolences,
Bill Duffy
Berlin, MD 21811
May 04, 2017
They don’t make men like Don anymore. He had faith, integrity and a great sense of humor. A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts, through us, they live on. My condolences.
steve Condict
May 02, 2017
Susie,
So sad to hear Don passed away. Was just thinking about the two of you as I drove through Mountville a few days ago. Such a wonderful person who always had a warm smile and a kind word taken away from us much too soon. My deepest sympathy to you. May God bring both you & Anne peace & comfort during this difficult time.
Charlie Morris
May 01, 2017
A true GENTLEMAN, in every sense of the word! He will be missed. Paul Sicinski
May 01, 2017
Don and I spent many years together, as he gave me the opportunity to develop my business skillset at Fulton, and always believed in me. I’m most grateful for my time with him, and our many conversations about business and life. I, like many, owe much to him and its a little lonlier place in the world without him.
As I’ll be out of town for the service, please know that all of the Lagaza’s are thinking of you, Ann, and all of the family and friends at this challenging time.
“Uncle Don” (what my childred called him), will be sorely missed.
April 19, 2017
Aunt Sue and Anne, I will always remember uncle Don as a man who loved life and loved people. He always had a smile, loved to joke around and appreciated spicy foods like I did. He will be greatly missed by me and many people! Angela and I will be praying for comfort as you reminisce about his life.
Love, Carl & Angela
April 19, 2017
Sue & Anne – I’m so saddened to hear of Don’s passing. I worked with Don when I worked at AMP and he provided printing services to our group. I considered him a friend and could share many a story of practical jokes that he and I played on one another. He provided excellent customer service and achieved excellence in everything he did. I still have a Hard Rock Cafe pin from Cologne, Germany that I’ve been holding onto for our next catch up lunch that just never happened. While we have never met, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. – Wendy (Grove) Faust
April 18, 2017
Anne,
Our sympathies to you and your mom…We are thinking about you and sending hugs!
Lisa and Randy
April 18, 2017
Prayers and comfort to you both.
Betty
April 17, 2017
Prayers of peace and comfort to you and your mom, Anne, during this difficult time.
Melissa Landis
April 17, 2017
Horst family I am saddened to hear of Don’s passing. He was a truly inspirational figure, as my boss at Fulton Press, in the early days of my career. He was a mentor and friend always challenging me, all the while keeping the office laughing and sharing from his Disney adventures. He helped inspire the manager I am today and I couldn’t thank him more.
April 16, 2017
Sue and Anne so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. I have many fond memories of Don both working with him at Fulton and the times we spent outside of work. His infectious laugh will be greatly missed as will he.
Mark and Sherry Yoder
April 16, 2017
Sue and Anne, I am very sorry to hear about Don’s passing. I valued Don’s great admiration and friendship throughout our years at Fulton Press. He and I had many wonderful conversations about baseball, football and of course, Disney and Universal. The times that we spent together at work, playing softball and other activities was a huge highlight for me and I have spent a lot of time thinking about him over the past several years. Don had a huge heart and would do anything for the people that he touched and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family.
James Herr
April 16, 2017
Our prayers and sympathy to you Sue and Anne. Don was a wonderful and true friend to my wife and me when she was sick. We had good times at the Fulton press Christmas parties. He will be truly missed.
Jay and Sherri Kauffman
April 16, 2017
Prayers for you at this time of sorry. My Sympathy to both of you. Sue & Anne. I had worked with Don @Fulton Press.
Deb Shank
April 16, 2017
Sue and Anne, so sorry ro hear of the passing of Don. He was a really special guy who always made those around him feel special. I cherish all the Disney gifts he had given me over the years. I’ve been wearing my Mickey Mouse Christmas watch since I heard of his passing.
The world would be a much better place if there were more people like Don Horst. I will miss you Don.
Brad Forrey
April 16, 2017
So sorry to hear of Dons passing. He was a great guy. I got to know him when I worked as a temp at ITP. My daughter Kim, who was also a temp, enjoyed talking to him about his love of Disney. She is also a Disney fanatic. She loved the way he decorated his office at ITP. He gave her a pin from one of his Disney trips. He talked about retiring and spending more time at Disney. My condolences to you, your daughter and the rest of his family.
Kathy Buchter
April 15, 2017
Anne, my sincerest condolences and prayers to you and your mom.
Joanne Park
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