Connie Petzak-Horstmann
Connie Petzak-Horstmann, 83, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at LifePath Hospice Home. She drifted off peacefully, surrounded by her family. She is now dancing, singing and worshipping with her Savior in her new glorified body. Connie was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Clifford and Florence Patsch. She was the eldest of three children, Carol (Michael) Hadjinian and Frederick Patsch. She was educated in Milwaukee at a cosmetology school where she practiced her craft for over 30 years before retiring.
During her high school years, she met and fell in love with a handsome man named Thomas Petzak. They were married for 49 years until his death in 2010. They had three lovely children, Linda (Mark) Hoefing, Laurie Rybicki and Todd Petzak. She is further survived by her grandchildren, Rebecca (Ryan), Elizabeth (Blake), David and Alexandra and great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Tessa, Henry and Lucy.
In 2000, she and Tom decided to escape the harsh winters of Wisconsin and move to Sun City Center, Florida. After Tom’s passing, Connie remained a widow for eight years before meeting Glenn Horstmann, a widower who shared many common interests, number one being their love for their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. After one year of dating and much prayer, they decided to embark on a covenant marriage in the eyes of the Lord.
Connie was a strong spirit-filled woman of faith who loved Jesus, family and spending time in studying God’s word, who would rather study scripture than do practically anything else. She and Glenn spent many hours studying and praying together or just sharing their hearts. Connie loved her faith family in Friday night small group Bible study and Bell Shoals Apollo Beach Church. She cared deeply and prayed for so many people that they might meet the Savior that she knew and loved.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Samaritans Purse., PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
An informal Celebration of Life will be held at Bell Shoals Church Apollo Beach, 6414 Golf and Sea Blvd., Apollo Beach, FL, on Sept. 7 at 10 a.m.
During her high school years, she met and fell in love with a handsome man named Thomas Petzak. They were married for 49 years until his death in 2010. They had three lovely children, Linda (Mark) Hoefing, Laurie Rybicki and Todd Petzak. She is further survived by her grandchildren, Rebecca (Ryan), Elizabeth (Blake), David and Alexandra and great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Tessa, Henry and Lucy.
In 2000, she and Tom decided to escape the harsh winters of Wisconsin and move to Sun City Center, Florida. After Tom’s passing, Connie remained a widow for eight years before meeting Glenn Horstmann, a widower who shared many common interests, number one being their love for their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. After one year of dating and much prayer, they decided to embark on a covenant marriage in the eyes of the Lord.
Connie was a strong spirit-filled woman of faith who loved Jesus, family and spending time in studying God’s word, who would rather study scripture than do practically anything else. She and Glenn spent many hours studying and praying together or just sharing their hearts. Connie loved her faith family in Friday night small group Bible study and Bell Shoals Apollo Beach Church. She cared deeply and prayed for so many people that they might meet the Savior that she knew and loved.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Samaritans Purse., PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
An informal Celebration of Life will be held at Bell Shoals Church Apollo Beach, 6414 Golf and Sea Blvd., Apollo Beach, FL, on Sept. 7 at 10 a.m.