Woodrow R. Horst
Woodrow R. “Woody” Horst, age 74, of 306 Rolling Terrace, Leola, Lancaster County, formerly of Brownstown, died in his home under the care of Hospice of Lancaster County on Wednesday morning at 6:45 AM following a lengthy illness. Born in Brownstown, Lancaster County, he was a son of the late Martin and Margie (Royer) Horst. He and his wife, Mary Helen (Becker) Horst, celebrated 51 years of marriage on October 8, 2000. He was a member and former Sunday School Superintendent of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Brownstown. Woody retired in 1995 from E&G Concrete, Inc., Stevens. He was previously employed by the former L. S. Weidman & Sons Construction Company, Brownstown, and by the late Allen Buch, Brownstown, in farming and septic system work. He was also a member of the Buckskins Hunting Club, Centre County, and enjoyed hunting, cooking, and vegetable gardening. Surviving in addition to his wife is a daughter, Chris E. Horst, Schaefferstown, Lebanon County; a son, Ronald K., married to Joyce (Beck) Horst, Hopeland, Lancaster County; and a sister, Betty E. Horst, Brownstown. A brother, John Horst, was killed in World War II.
It was Woody's request that there not be a viewing, however, the family will receive friends from Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 11 North Church Street, Brownstown, on Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. A graveside ceremony will be held in the adjoining Brownstown Cemetery at 10:00 AM with Pastor Dennis E. Spangler and Pastor Bruce H. Willier officiating.
The family asks that Woody be remembered by contributions to Hospice of Lancaster County, Post Office Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125, rather than sending flowers.