Kenneth A. Hornung, 85, of Lake of the Woods, Locust Grove, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law after a brief illness.
He was born on July 15, 1922, son of the late George and Winifred Hornung. Ken retired in 1990 from IBM, after 25 years of service as an engineer. He previously lived in Lake Arrowhead in Stafford County where he was active with the lakes committee, and helped to design and build the beach shelter. Previously he lived in New York and raised three children. Up until the time of his death, Ken volunteered for ChildHelp, and was active in his community. He enjoyed spending time with his family, caving and being outdoors. He was a founding member of the National Speleological Society. He was a loving father to son Michael Hornung and his wife, Amy, of Brasher Falls, N.Y.; and two daughters, Jennifer Eckhart and her husband, Mike, of Fredericksburg, and Allison Weitzel and her husband, Dave, of Ashburn. He was a loving and devoted Papa to Parker, Sean and Gabriel Hornung; Austin, Logan and Ashyln Eckhart; and William and Andrew Weitzel. He is also survived by his friends of 60 years, Bob Richter and Al Vargo. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Rhoda Fuchs Hornung; and a brother, George Hornung.
A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 State Highway 11, Potsdam, N.Y .13676.
Condolences to the family may be sent to mullins thompson.com.
Friday, October 12, 2007
In Memoriam: Kenneth A. Hornung
Kenneth A. Hornung, 85, of Lake of the Woods, Locust Grove, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law after a brief illness.
He was born on July 15, 1922, son of the late George and Winifred Hornung. Ken retired in 1990 from IBM, after 25 years of service as an engineer. He previously lived in Lake Arrowhead in Stafford County where he was active with the lakes committee, and helped to design and build the beach shelter. Previously he lived in New York and raised three children. Up until the time of his death, Ken volunteered for ChildHelp, and was active in his community. He enjoyed spending time with his family, caving and being outdoors. He was a founding member of the National Speleological Society. He was a loving father to son Michael Hornung and his wife, Amy, of Brasher Falls, N.Y.; and two daughters, Jennifer Eckhart and her husband, Mike, of Fredericksburg, and Allison Weitzel and her husband, Dave, of Ashburn. He was a loving and devoted Papa to Parker, Sean and Gabriel Hornung; Austin, Logan and Ashyln Eckhart; and William and Andrew Weitzel. He is also survived by his friends of 60 years, Bob Richter and Al Vargo. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Rhoda Fuchs Hornung; and a brother, George Hornung.
A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 State Highway 11, Potsdam, N.Y .13676.
Condolences to the family may be sent to mullins thompson.com.
He was born on July 15, 1922, son of the late George and Winifred Hornung. Ken retired in 1990 from IBM, after 25 years of service as an engineer. He previously lived in Lake Arrowhead in Stafford County where he was active with the lakes committee, and helped to design and build the beach shelter. Previously he lived in New York and raised three children. Up until the time of his death, Ken volunteered for ChildHelp, and was active in his community. He enjoyed spending time with his family, caving and being outdoors. He was a founding member of the National Speleological Society. He was a loving father to son Michael Hornung and his wife, Amy, of Brasher Falls, N.Y.; and two daughters, Jennifer Eckhart and her husband, Mike, of Fredericksburg, and Allison Weitzel and her husband, Dave, of Ashburn. He was a loving and devoted Papa to Parker, Sean and Gabriel Hornung; Austin, Logan and Ashyln Eckhart; and William and Andrew Weitzel. He is also survived by his friends of 60 years, Bob Richter and Al Vargo. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Rhoda Fuchs Hornung; and a brother, George Hornung.
A funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley, 6805 State Highway 11, Potsdam, N.Y .13676.
Condolences to the family may be sent to mullins thompson.com.
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