Derek "D.J." Horsch, 35, Ag mechanic passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 He was preceded in death by his grandfather; Lloyd Kane and grandparents; Elmer & Loretta Horsch. D.J. is survived by his parents; Joseph & Karen Horsch. Son; Landen. Brothers Ryan Diener and Austin (Joni) Horsch. Grandmother; Virginia Kane and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Recitation of the Rosary will be said at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023 followed by a Celebration of Life both at the Wulf-Ast Mortuary--Garden Plain Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in D.J.'s name to The Wounded Warriors Project 5500 E. Kellogg  Wichita, Kansas 67218 or to Phoenix Hospice 3450 N. Rock Road, Suite 213  Wichita, Kansas 67226