Background
Horsch, Kathleen Joanne was born on June 27, 1936 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Clement Nicholas and Delta Jesse (Steckman) Simmer.
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Horsch, Kathleen Joanne was born on June 27, 1936 in Minneapolis. Daughter of Clement Nicholas and Delta Jesse (Steckman) Simmer.
Student, University Minnesota, 1967-1973.
Various positions local, state and national levels, American Cancer Society, Minneapolis, since 1965; president Hennepin County board directors, American Cancer Society, Minneapolis, 1978; honorary life member Hennepin Unit board, American Cancer Society, Minneapolis, since 1992; Chairman, Board Of Directors Minnesota division, American Cancer Society, Minneapolis, 1984-1986; honorary life member Minnesota division, American Cancer Society, Minneapolis, since 1993; secretary national board, American Cancer Society, New York City, 1982-1985; vice chairman national board, American Cancer Society, New York City, 1985-1987; chairman national board, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, 1987-1989; director national board, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, 1992-1997; honorary life member, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, since 1997; chair Lan W. Adams award committee, American Cancer Society, Atlanta, 1993-1998; president, Dynamics of Volunteer Effectiveness, Inc., Minneapolis, 1985-1995. Member of faculty Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, 1982-1994, United States National Committee/International Union Against Cancer Union for International Cancer Control, Washington, 1989-1994.
Member advisory board Look Good Feel Better, 1986-1903, Drucker Foundation Non-Profit Management, 1992-1903. Member committee Joint Commission Health, 1989. Board governors United Way American, 1990-1996, St. Croix Area United Way, 1996-1902, vice-chair, 1997.
Board governors Youth for Understanding International Exchange, 1992-1901, vice-chair, 1997, chair, 1998-1900. Board governors Courage Center, 1993-1904, vice-chair, 1996-2000, chair, 2000-2002. Board governors National Human Services Assembly, 1995-2009.
Member council International Cancer Union, 1990-1994, chair Campaign Organization Public Education and Service Program, 1990-1994. Board directors Josephson Institute of Ethics, 1991-1996. Chairman, founder The Human Spirit Initiative, since 2004, Mobilizing the Human Spirit, since 2004.
Member of Minikahda Club.
Married Lawrence Leonard Horsch, August 25, 1956. Children: Daniel L., Timothy J., Christopher G., Catherine J., Sarah E.