Henry Max Hirsekorn

Henry Max Hirsekorn, 88, was born January 28, 1925, in Schoenlanke, Germany to George and Rita (Harris) Hirsekorn and passed away April 8, 2013 in Overland Park, KS. Funeral services will be at 11:00am Tuesday, April 9, at The Louis Memorial Chapel with burial to follow at Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kehilath Israel Synagogue or Southeast Enterprises. Henry came to America in September 1937 and lived in Kansas City all of his life. He graduated from Paseo High School in 1942 and served in the U.S. Army after graduation. Henry worked in retail for many years until he opened his own home improvement company until retirement. He had a special love for retired greyhounds, german shepherds and miniature schnauzers, and had them at home for many years. Henry is survived by his wife of 64 years, Louise (Marcus) Hirsekorn; sons and daughters-in-law: Robert and Beverly Hirsekorn, Centennial, CO; Howard and Lynda Hirsekorn, Lenexa, KS; daughter: Susan Hirsekorn, of the home; brother and sister-in-law: Jack J. and Benita Hirsekorn, Overland Park, KS; grandchildren: Shane and his fiancée Jamie; Cory; Courtney; Sydney and her fiancée Thatcher; Emily and her husband Mike; and Jake and his wife Shayna, and two great-grandchildren: Joanna and Haley.