Birth date: Jul 3, 1937 Death date: Apr 12, 2019
*7-3-1937 + 4-12-2019 Horst Graessle, of Decatur, IL formerly of Schwaebisch Gmuend, Germany, passed away on April 12, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. A private memorial service in his h Read Obituary
Our deep heartfelt sympathy to Lorie all of Horst’s family. We will surely miss his good and neighborly friendship. We remember how he sang Happy Birthday to us – he had such a nice singing voice. We are grateful and blessed to have known him.
I’m so sorry Marion, Lorie and family to have read of Horst’s passing. I pray that during these sad days you find
smiles in the memories that are in your hearts. My prayers are for you. Xo, Sue and Kevin
I was so sorry to read about your loss. I pray the Lord grants you peace during this difficult time.
My sympathy goes out to Lorie and her family. My husband,Jerry Groves, worked with Horst @ Kilborn Motors, and I have fond memories of their association. Jerry passed away Dec.17,2018. May they rest in peace, Mary Ann Groves
Bob and BrunhildeSo Sorry Lorie and Family. Our Prays are with ALL the Family. May God Bless your whole Family. Bob and Brunhilde
I met Horst in 1965 at his garage off west Eldorado, we followed him 1st to north 22nd then to Dinene and then to Farries Parkway and watched as he enlarged it, received the Mercedes dealership. He left for awhile but came back and we found him off woodford it was a sad day when he retired. I last saw him stopped at the traffic light on Monroe and grand, we rolled down our windows and I asked him to please fix one of my cars. He pleasantly refused. Horst told me some of what happened in Germany after the war and his training with Mercedes , he helped a refugee from Hungary. I purchased several cars from him, all in all he represents to me the best of what it means to be an American.
Herzliches Beileid.Wir haben grade die traurige Nachricht erfahren.Wenn ich Dir helfen kann ruf doch bitte an.Wir sind mit unseren Gedanken bei Euch.Sigrid und Larry.
My heart aches for all of you. He made me smile more than once during the short time I was with him. Thinking of all of you.
