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Danny Ray Horst

Danny Horst Obituary

Danny Ray

HORST

Danny Ray Horst, 54, born to Ray and Mona Horst on March 3, 1954 in Reno, NV, passed away January 30, 2009 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center due to complications after surgery.

Danny was a graduate of Hug High School Class of 1972. He joined the United States Navy after graduation where he served in Vietnam. He returned home in 1980 to Reno, where he made his home. He became a Deputy with the Washoe County Sheriffs Department in March of 1981 and obtained his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. He retired in 2004 after 23 years of service for the Department.

He was actively involved in High School sports as a long time referee and was a member of the Choir Boys Motorcycle Club. He attended Sierra Bible Church.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents, and two daughters, Christina and Melissa. He is survived by his son, Joshua, 19; brothers, John Horst and Eddie Horst, of Reno; sisters, Phyllis Forcadas, Jaretha Hansen, and Diana Medearis of California; Linda Kanekoa-Dieckmann (Dan), Tammy Miceli (Dean) of Reno; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at Sierra Bible Church, 3195 Everett Dr., Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. Danny's ashes will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Danny Horst Trust c/o Craig Callahan, 1245 Autumn Hills Dr, Reno, NV 89511. The family invites you to share a memory or condolence message in the “family guestbook“ at the website of www.waltonfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader from Feb. 4 to Feb. 6, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Danny Horst

18 Entries

Rosanne Cunningham (Carey)

February 15, 2009

To the Horst family:
I was very sad to hear of Danny's passing. Very hard to understand "Why" but God has another Plan for Danny. Tammy and Family, I will Pray for the healing of your broken hearts.

Amy "Sponge" Bagwell

February 7, 2009

My sincerest condolences to the Horst Family we will miss you brother...

Alan Mentzer

February 7, 2009

I am so saddened by Danny's loss. Everything about Dan was big: his heart, his humor, his love for his family and friends, his service to his country and community. The world is a smaller place without Danny in it.

Deb Orozco

February 7, 2009

Dear Danny, words can not express the emptiness that I feel with your passing. I will miss your laugh and smile, your big blue eyes, but most of all your big bear hugs. I will cherish our memories forever. Keep me a seat warm and don't flirt too hard with the angels. I love ya, save me a dance. Love Deb,,,,Las Vegas
Josh if you need anything you have my number, I am only a phone call away. May God bless you and all of your family with your great loss. I am sure he is smiling down on all of us now.

Chuck "Stoic" Wise

February 6, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathy to the family of our brother Dan Ray Horst. Our prayers are with you.

Tom Horst

February 6, 2009

So sad to hear the news of Danny's passing. I once read, "To the dying, the face of death is not a terrible monster. Nature has made it so."
This has helped me through the years of loosing loved ones and friends. I hope it helps you.
I will miss your wit, humor, big smile and friendly wave. I think of the times we went hunting jack rabbits and the making of raisins on the Horst farm in Lodi, Ca. What good times we had!
Thank all of you for sharing some memories of Danny.
He will be forever missed.

Sherry Johnson

February 5, 2009

Dear Danny

Although I had not seen you for almost a year, I thought about you often. I missed the times when you, Rick, and myself would ocassionally meet at the old sports casino downtown for lunch when you were still with the county. We would laugh and have a great time. Those will be greatly missed. You will be greatly missed. I bet that when you arrived at the Pearly Gates, the thunder of your bike and the grin on your face made all of Heaven stand and welcome you, just as everyone down here did when you entered a room. Your presence was and always be a breath of fresh air.

Stay out of trouble up there.

Love always from your firey readheaded goofball flirt friend,

DERIENNE CARPENTER

February 5, 2009

I WAS A FRIEND OF TAMMY'S GROING UP AND I THINK OF ALL THE FUN WE HAD TORMENTING YOUR BROTHER. THEN WE WE STARTED DRIVING AND HE HAD THE CHANCE TO GET EVEN WHILE ON THE SHERRIFF'S DEPARTMENT. I USED TO LOVE TO COME DOWN TO YOUR FAMILY HOME IN LEMMON VALLEY AND PLAY WITH TAMMY AND ALLYOUR LITTLE WEINER DOGS. I STILL DRIVE BY THE HOUSE AND REMEMBER THIS. MY MOM STILL LIVES ON PALACE DRIVE OUT THERE AND I AM THERE QUITE OFTEN. TAMMY I MISS YOUR FRIENDSHIP.I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ALL OF YOU. MY PRAYERS AND LOVE GO OUT TO YOU ALL. EMAIL ME TAMMY IF YOU NEED ANYTHING OR JUST WANT TO CATCH UP. LOVE DERIENNE CARPENTER

Craig Crick

February 5, 2009

I knew Danny from the many years he spent as a high school football official. He will be missed by his fellow members of the Northern Nevada Football Officials Association who had the opportunity to know and work with him.

Blessings to Dan's family and loved ones during this difficult time.

Sandi Tunnell

February 5, 2009

I am truly sorry for hearing about Danny. My husband and I lived for a time across the street from his parents in Lemon Valley. I work at the S.O. and enjoyed working with him. My condolences to all of his family. My he ride with the angels and be there for others when they cross over.

Karen Rogers

February 4, 2009

So shocked and saddened to hear of Danny's passing. I'm sorry I didn't know earlier as I've been sending him emails lately. We went to school (Hug) together and reconnected thru our Harley Group. I will miss his bear hugs, but know I will see him in Heaven someday.

Gino Meyring

February 4, 2009

Josh;
Your Dad will be missed by many friends and family. All the Choirboys, from CA; AZ; N,M; Texas; S. Dakota & NV send our condolences.

Gino Meyring
Pres. AZ. R-4

Jean Kaphan

February 4, 2009

Dear Danny,
I was saddened to hear of your passing. You will be missed. I enjoyed working with you at the S.O. and will always see you riding your bike in my mind. My heart goes out to your family. I know you are with your precious babies who went before you. God bless you and all who loved you.

Rick Nelson

February 4, 2009

Dan, you will be missed and loved forever. May you ride with the angels and keep your Choir Boys safe
You were always and will always be my brother.
Bigdawg

MISTY MCCARTHY

February 4, 2009

RON AND I ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF DANNY'S PASSING.I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE IT.I'M SURE NO ONE CAN.HE WAS SUCH A FUN LOVING TEDDY BEAR OF A MAN WHO ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND A FUNNY STORY TO TELL.WE'LL DEFINATLY MISS THAT BIG BOY RIDING ON HIS HARLEY WITH A BIG OL GRIN ON HIS FACE.
RON AND I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO GIVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOALNCES TO DANNY'S FAMILY,ESPEACAILLY HIS SON.DANNY WILL FOEVER BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.
ALL OUR LOVE,
RON AND MISTY

Jan Kleinschmidt

February 4, 2009

Josh: I am so very sorry for your loss. Dan was a dear friend. I will miss him driving by on his motorcycle and that big wave of his. I know he and John are up there having the greatest time! You know where we are if you need anything whatsoever.

The Kleinschmidt Family

Tammy Miceli

February 4, 2009

I love and miss you Brother dear. I'll see you someday again. Your littlest sis, Tammy

AMY COLLINS

February 4, 2009

I am very sorry for everyones loss. I was a dear friend of Chrissys in High Schools and not a day goes by that I don't miss her horribly. My prayers go out to you.

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