Karen Hirte

March 20, 2018

Karen (Horky) Hirte, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Moravian Manor. Born in Minneapolis, MN, she was the daughter of the late Rosella (Bensen) and Joseph Horky. Karen was the loving wife of Bruce Hirte for over 52 years. 

Karen was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church. She attended the University of Wisconsin – Stout campus where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in education. Karen taught Home Economics in Minnesota and Illinois. After relocating to Lancaster, she joined Highland Presbyterian Church. She was very active in her church and involved in numerous committees. She was a Deacon, taught Sunday School, was on the Nominating Committees as well as Presbyterian Woman and a volunteer with Power Pack. Karen was an avid reader and passed that love onto her children. She also enjoyed sewing in her free time. Karen and Bruce traveled internationally and enjoyed sailing and exploring the world. 

In addition to her husband, Bruce, Karen is survived by her children: David Hirte of Memphis, TN and Dana Taylor (Paul) of Columbia, PA; 4 grandchildren; her siblings: Karla Larson (Larry) of Minneapolis, MN and Kevin Horky (Kathleen) of Denver, CO. 

Friends and Family will be received from 10AM to 11AM on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Highland Presbyterian Church, 500 E Roseville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601. A Memorial Service will be held at 11AM. Interment will follow at the Highland Presbyterian Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Highland Presbyterian Church, Highland Fund, address above.

We have been blessed to have had the most compassionate, caring and commendable service from our community at Moravian Manor Health Services and Hospice & Community Care of Lancaster.