It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dick Horwitz. Dick passed away peacefully at Evelyn’s House, a hospice home, on June 8, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in 1938, Dick was a devoted husband to his wife, Sherry Miles, a loving father to Lou and his pre-deceased son Joe and stepdaughters Cindy McElhiney (Nick) and Laurie Goldberg, and a wonderful brother to Bill Horwitz.
A lifelong resident of St. Louis, MO, Dick was known for his kind heart, gentle manner, quick wit, and passion for tennis. He was elected to 4 Tennis Halls of Fame – two national, and two local. He played against many of the greats including Jimmy Connors, Arthur Ashe and Billy Jean King, and was later a tennis pro at Bellerive Country Club. He also taught tennis to St. Louis Cardinals owners, managers, and players. His late aunt Mildred Neuman created the Dick Horwitz Maccabi Scholarship Endowment Fund to celebrate his accomplishments in the sport.
Dick studied at Yale University and graduated from Washington University; taught English for 8 years at Country Day School; and worked for many years in the family business, Blustein’s Bridal House wedding gown business in downtown St. Louis, started by his grandmother in 1918.
Dick loved books, movies, the St Louis Cardinals, and Colorado, where he was a part-time resident for 15 years. He leaves behind a family who loved him deeply and will miss him for the rest of our days.
A private family graveside service will be held. Tributes can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the charity of your choice.
