Hornke, John

1924 - 2005  (80 years)

• Name	Hornke, John  [1]
  Birth	24 Jul 1924	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Education - High School	1942	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA   [2]
  Appleton High School Class of 1942
  Death	28 Jun 2005	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	3 Jul 2005
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Hornke, John John Hornke, age 80, of Menasha, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at Theda Clark Medical Center. He was born on July 24, 1924, to the late John C. and Anna (Giebers) Hornke. He married Lorraine Schumacher on May 10, 1947, at Holy Name Church in Kimberly. John was a graduate of Appleton High School, class of 1942. He entered into the military in February of 1943 and served in the European Theatre with the 44th Inf. Div. John was employed by the George Banta Co. for 41 years retiring in 1986. During his employment he was active in the labor movement and served as president of Local 881 Lithographers for 15 years and as human resource personnel. He was also active in the Banta Credit Union, serving on the Board of Directors for 20 years in various offices including five years as Chairman of the Board. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #152, Menasha, an avid hunter and fisherman along with other outdoor activities. Since retirement, John and Lorraine spent their winters in Englewood, Florida where John played softball with the "Old Timer's". He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Lorraine, a brother, Bill (Joyce) Hornke, Menasha; and Ramona Krueger, Appleton; brother-in-law, Delmar (Nancy) Schumacher, Freehold, NJ; Special nieces: Sharon (Dan) Manson, Oregon, WI; Karen (Mark) Vornholt, Neilsville, WI; special nephews: Paul (Mary) Krueger, Appleton, WI; Rick (Terry) Boelter, Mary (Jeff) Mulbey, and Kim (Ken) Stoegbauer, along with other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Raymond G. Hornke, a sister, Ruth (Sis) Hiroskey and a sister-in-law, Bernice Decker. Funeral services will be held. 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at St. John Baptist Church 516 De Pere St. Menasha, with Fr. Paul Radetisky officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Burial will be at St, John's cemetery in Menasha. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy a memorial fund is being established. A special thank you to Brei family for all of their loving care and friendship. VALLEY FUNERAL HOME 2211 N. RICHMOND ST 733-5435 * Serving as would be Served *
  Burial	St. John Valley Rd Catholic Cemetery, Menasha, Wisconsin, USA
  Person ID	I33332	1FamilyTree | CarlaDorow25298, AnnSchwarzHeiman85709
  Last Modified	5 Feb 2018

  
  

  Father	Hornke, John C.,   b. 5 Apr 1893, Chilton, Calumet, Wisconsin, USA d. 21 Jan 1952 (Age 58 years)
  Mother	Giesbers, Anna,   b. 27 Jan 1895   d. 9 Nov 1970, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 75 years)
  Family ID	F10750	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Schumacher, Lorraine,   b. 22 Jun 1925, Kimberly, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 27 Jun 2012 (Age 87 years)
  Marriage	10 May 1947	Holy Name Catholic Church, Kimberly, Wisconsin, USA
  Family ID	F48430	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	2 Aug 2012

  
  

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• Sources

  [S152] Gedcom import from FINKHelenForbeck.FTW. [S1400] Appleton High School Class of 1942 Clarion Yearbook, (Appleton High School Class of 1942 Clarion Yearbookb). 33332 - Appleton High School Class of 1942