January 3, 2021 – West Bend, WI – James Harold Horner, 81, passed away at his home in West Bend, WI on Wednesday December 29, 2021. He was born April 27, 1940, in Racine WI to the late Ralph Sr. and Clara (Olszewski) Horner.
He was born and raised in Racine, WI up to age of 16 before moving to St Michaels, WI. He attended St Catherine’s High School in Racine, WI and his last 2 years at Kewaskum High School in Kewaskum, WI.
He served with the United States Marine Corp from 1959-1963 and was very proud of it.
He married Judith Linder on June 26, 1965, at St. Peter Church, Slinger, WI and resided in West Bend, WI to raise their family. He was employed many years with Gehl Company and later at Luetke’s Manufacturing. He was a great provider to the family with taking up part time jobs as well. He was a hard worker and one that rarely missed a day of work. James loved animals, hiking/walking, camping and traveling. He was a true lover of the outdoors. Jim and Judi were so fortunate to share so many memories together.
James is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judith (Linder); children Christine (Bradley) Beckman, Kathy (Scott) Guerndt and Paul (Evelyn) Horner; grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings Ralph, Jr (Mary Ann) Horner and Donna (Greg) Thorson. He is further survived by in-laws, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
James is preceded in death by both his parents and parents-in-law, sister Judy Tillmann and brother Dennis Horner.
A special thank you to Aurora Health at Home Hospice care.
Funeral Services will be at St Mary’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 406 Jefferson Street, West Bend, WI on Wednesday, January 5, 2021 with Rev. Nathan Reesman officiating. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. with a Prayer Vigil to follow. Burial will be following day at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Angels Cemetery in West Bend.
The Phillip Funeral of West Bend is assisting the family.
