Joel Ashley Horsch
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Joel Ashley Horsch, 45, Lee’s Summit, Missouri passed away January 31, 2017. A visitation will be held 5:00 – 6:45 PM, Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 PM. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Sumner Memorial Gardens, Wellington, Kansas. In lieu of flowers may be made to the Kansas City Hospice House.
Joel was born May 15th 1971 in Wellington, KS to Ronald and Gloria Horsch. He was raised on the family farm along with his brothers Kurt and Dane, and their sister Neana until graduating from Oxford high school in 1989. He remained on the farm while attending Cowley County Community College to obtain an associate’s degree. He then continued his education attending Kansas State University to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering in 1995. Following graduation, he moved to Springfield, MO to begin his career. While in Springfield he married Andria and they also welcomed their first child, Preston. Joel moved his family to Lees Summit, MO in 1997 where he continued to work as an engineer. They welcomed their second child, Michaelyn in 1999. In 2001 Joel helped start a new engineering company called Insite Group Consulting Engineers. He worked there until he was no longer able to work.
Joel is preceded in death by; parents, Ronald and Gloria. He is survived by; wife, Andria; son, Preston; daughte, Michaelyn; brothers, Dane and Kurt, Sister-Neana, and her two daughters-Arielle and Olivia.
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God gained a very special angel today. So sad for your loss, but know he is forever with you. Your memories will forever keep him close. RIP Joel
This video showed so much love and happiness. Thank you for sharing. We are praying for you all.
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Hey this Tony Schmitzs little brother and Margaret and Monty Schmitz youngest son Jonathan Schmitz last time Joel saw me I was just a little kid now I’m 35 years old and Joel was one of Tony’s best friends. He will be sorely missed by all.
To your entire family… prayers. Joel was an incredible light. Let him forever shine!
My oldest and best friend. While life kept us apart, when we were together again, it was like we had seen each other yesterday. He was like a part of my family for 45 years. I’m sure gonna miss being able to see him, text him, and call him. I Thank God for the times we had together. I pray for you all! God Bless!
Thoughts and prayers to everyone!
I just saw Joel in church not very long ago and so glad to do so. I am so sad to hear of his passing. My sisters and I did a lot of babysitting for the Horsch children, and the memories are special ones, for sure. I hope you all know how special he was, and how blessed we all are who knew him. And the rest of you Horsch kids, too!
The video was a beautiful tribute! May you all always feel God’s love, Joel’s love, and the love of your church family all around you. The Fisher Family.
I would like to pass along my condolences to the family. We grew up together and a part to live our lives. The quiet giant of a man that was Joel’s dad to his wonderful mom. The family was always there as a rock. Their accomplishments in adulthood have been a wonder. Joel always spread that wonderful Horsch smile to brighten the day. I pray for his family in this time of remembrance. He was always considered a friend.
Heartfelt condolences to Joel’s family and loved ones. Know that your pain is truly shared.
What a beautiful tribute in this video. You can see the love you all shared for each other and life itself. I am so very sorry for your loss! I am praying for you Andria and your children. Love you!
Prayers and comfort to the family. Joel will be missed.
So very sorry for your loss keeping you all in our prayers.
May your memories sustain you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with Joel’s family and work family.
We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you.
What a beautiful video Andria. My heart aches for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Joel was such a sweet spirit—-loved his smile and his happiness in his life, family, farm and friends. The video is a wonderful tribute to such a wonderful guy. Keeping you all in thoughts and prayers.
When I met Joel there was a serene strength I noticed immediately. He was considerate in a quiet manner. He was also contemplative, thoughtful. There was always an illumination on his countenance when he talked about Michaelyn. He certainly adored her. When he was with Preston he placed trust in Preston’s opinion. I noticed a manly comraderie between the two. However, when he spoke of Andria he called her his spitfire. They had a sweet laugh together. It was evident he felt the fire of continued love for his lady.
Your family is a shining example of compassion, respect, fun and love. My heart feels the loss for you. You will be in my prayers for many months. And when I can I want to be Jesus, with skin on, to your family. Love and prayers.
What a beautiful video with so many special memories! Thank you for sharing. My family and I have many fond and special memories of Joel as well. He was a blessing to all who knew him. My heart and prayers go out to each and every member of the family not only today but in the days ahead. Praying that God will give you strength, comfort, and peace.
Andrea, Preston, Michaelyn and family. Randy and I are so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Joel. Joel was a wonderful husband, father, brother and son and friend. He will be sincerely missed by all that knew him. Your loss is huge and we can only share in your pain and words fall short of expressing the sorrow of your loss. We all know that death leaves a heartache no one can heal and that love leaves a memory no one can steal. Your grief will come in waves, like an ocean. Ebbing and flowing. Sometime the water will be calm and sometimes it will be overwhelming, but your love for him lives on forever, in every memory and thought. With deepest sympathy to Joel’s family, Randy and I send our love to you.
Our heartfelt prayers go out to all the family. Joel was a blessing to everyone who knew him.
I did not have Joel in my classroom at Oxford Elem. but knew him as he grew up in school and
the community.
Andrea and family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. The video shows how special he was and how he will be missed.
this is from a former classmate of Joel’s at Oxford High School. He was an exchange student from Norway and lived with us that school year. Bjarne Haukas sends his condolences to the family. He remembers the good times in football and basketball and hanging out with Joel. “Joel was a great person to be with. He always had a good outlook and enjoyed life.” So very sorry for your loss.
Bjarne Haukas