Horst Albert Goerge

Horst Albert Goerge obituary, Skokie, IL

Horst Albert Goerge

Horst Goerge Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Haben Funeral Home & Crematory on Aug. 5, 2023.

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Horst Albert Goerge, age 89, of Lincolnwood, died Monday, July 31, 2023, at Evanston Hospital, Evanston, from cancer.
Son of the late Eduard and Marianne, née Bachmann, Goerge, he was born January 13, 1934, in Germany.
Beloved husband of Annerose, née Welsch, the love of his life, for 64 years; dear father of Robert (Lissa Karron) and Doris (Daniel) O'Neill; loving grandfather of Matthew (Erin) O'Neill, Eric O'Neill, Julia O'Neill (Danny Niedzielski), and Talia Goerge-Karron; cherished great-grandfather of Nolan O'Neill; and fond brother of Joachim Goerge.
Horst immigrated to the United States in 1954. After serving in the U.S. Army, he worked his way up to manager in the Tool and Die industry. He retired in 1995.
Horst enjoyed traveling and spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, and friends. An exceptional singer, he was a member of The German Choir of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, Chicago; The Schubert Lyra Chorus; and the Society of the Danube Swabians.
Memorial Mass arrangements are pending.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 1429 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago, IL, 60657 or Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, P.O. Box 7154, Carol Stream, IL, 60197 (catholiccharities.net).
Funeral info: 847.673.6111 or habenfuneral.com to sign guestbook and to leave a condolence message.
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