Horst Joachim Daehnick

Horst J. Daehnick, age 84, passed away November 3, 2014. He was born Feb. 28, 1930 in Germany. He is proceeded in death by his wife of 53 years Ursula Daehnick, parents Adlheid an Adolph Daehnick, brother Wilfried Daehnick and grandchild Mackenzie Daehnick.
He is survived by his sons, Andreas E. and Larsen J. (Dana) Daehnick; daughter, Heidi Daehnick; grandchildren, Jennie and Katie Daehnick and Blake and Jessie Daehnick.

Horst spent the majority of his years creating works of art with pastries. Throughout his years he enjoyed wood working, nature, gardening and spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed. Private cremation.A memorial brick will be placed at the Butterfly House – Faust Park, Chesterfield, Mo. in memory of Horst Daehnick. Contributions can be made to: Missouri Botanical Gardens, P.O. Box 299, St. Louis, Mo. 63166. (Please note: Daehnick Memorial Brick)

9 Comments

  1. Karen Daehnick Poirier on November 5, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    Andreas, Heidi, Larsen, Jennie, Katie, Blake and Jessie,

    We are so sorry to hear this sad news. You are in our thoughts and prayers.



  2. Karen Daehnick Poirier on November 5, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    (And Dana.)



  3. Michael Daehnick on November 6, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    Andreas, Heidi, Larsen and families… Our heartfelt condolences on your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
    –Mike, Debbie, Logan and Carly Daehnick



  4. Sharon and Michael Bruce on November 7, 2014 at 11:08 am

    Andreas, Heidi, Blake and Jessie…So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad/Grandpa. We truly enjoyed visiting with your Mom and Dad when they visited Larsen and family.. many times that met celebrating in our home for a special holiday. They will always be remembered in our household! Prayers with all of you.



  5. Mary Sieli on November 8, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope he did not suffer before passing. I feel I have been blessed to have know Horst, even though it was for a short time. If there is anything I can help you with while your in St. Louis, please let me know. Please call me at 314-378-1314.



  6. Edda & Ed Haselius on November 12, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    To the Daehnick families.. We were very saddened to hear about the passing of our good friend Horst. We had been friends for about 40 years. We’ll miss & remember the good times we shared with Horst & Ursula (Uschi we called her) in Nova Scotia & when we came back to St Louis for visits. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.



  7. Ted Newsham on November 17, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    Larsen, Andreas & Heidi – I am very sorry to hear about the Loss of your Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.



  8. Nicole (Kemnitz) Maddox on December 17, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    Heidi and family,
    I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother and father. Their Christmas card came back and it wasn’t until I investigated further that I discovered this sad news. They were lovely friends and my heart is so very sad. Thank you for sharing them with me and my family.

    Take care!



  9. Tanya Tucker-Urquhart on December 19, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    Andreas, Heidi and Larsen,
    Your dad was such a bright spot in so many people’s lives. I will never forget the feeling I experienced each time he would flash that million dollar grin of his. I could just see the mischievous little boy behind that smile and I would HAVE to smile back! His eyes sparkled with such life and humor.. and that sense of humor was infectious. His creativity with his baking craft and the perfection with which he finished off each piece was unbelievable. (I still cannot find any bakery that produces an icing as good your father’s.) The memories of the trips to Nova Scotia & St. Louis, sitting by the fire, walking along outside, listening to his quiet account of events.. will never leave me. He was a special, kindred soul to me. He will always be with me in my heart and in the memories of the times we all shared. I am so deeply sorrowed that we have lost such a wonderful, warm and loving man from our lives. He truly will be missed by us all. You have my deepest, most sincere sympathy as you heal from this great loss in your life. May peace be with you.



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