Services for Francis Horn
Francis Horn, 88, of Gonvick, MN died on Sunday, August 9, 2015, 10 days short of his 89th birthday, at the Good Samaritan Center in Clearbrook, MN where he has resided since 2010.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at United Lutheran Church in Berner, MN with Reverend Kris Snyder officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 16 from 5 – 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at the Cease Family Funeral Home in Bagley, MN. Interment will be at United Lutheran Cemetery in Berner, MN. Military Honors will be accorded by the Gonvick American Legion. The Cease Family Funeral Home of Bagley assisted the family with the arrangements.
He was born August 19, 1926 in Winsor Township, Gonvick, Minnesota the son of Joseph and Ellen (Vatsaas) Horn. He grew up and attended country school in Winsor Township through the eighth grade and graduated from Gonvick High School in 1944. He entered the U.S. Navy on January 30, 1945 and served time in California and the Great Lakes. He was honorably discharged on July 26, 1946. Francis was a mail carrier in Casper, Wyoming and also delivered parts and equipment. He married Arlene Ward on April 29, 1949 in Harrison, Nebraska. In September of 1949, they moved to Greenwood Township and started farming. Francis also worked in Minot on the Missile Base and he worked construction in Grand Forks. In 1969, Francis moved to the family farm in Winsor Township where he dairy farmed until his retirement in 1982. He enjoyed spending time with family and adored his grandchildren. He was an active member of the Gonvick American Legion, a member of the NRA, and a member of United Lutheran Church of Berner, MN. Francis loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, horses and rodeos. Francis was a fan of the Minnesota Twins and the Minnesota Vikings.
He is survived by his wife- Arlene Horn of Gonvick, MN
Daughter –Dale Behrens of Robbinsdale, MN; Son – David (Debra) Horn of Rochester, MN; Daughter – Bonnie (Vern) Shellito of Moorhead, MN; Daughter – Sherry Carr of Mattoon, Ill; Son – Terry (Sheila) Horn of Gonvick, MN; Son – Randy (Julie) Horn of Gonvick, MN; Brother – Romaine (Kay) Horn of North Carolina
20 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister – Evelyn, brothers – Ernest and Merle and granddaughter – Heather.
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