Fabian "Bud" Horkman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Fabian “Bud” W. Horkman, 89, Green Bay, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday, September 30, 2012. Bud was born on April 22, 1923 in Hastings, ND. the son of the late Charles and Alma (Norberg) Horkman. During the great depression and the great drought his family moved to Wisconsin and settled in the Red Banks area in 1936. Bud attended and graduated from East High School in 1941. He enlisted and served his country in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and was a Radio Operator in the Atlantic until his honorable discharge in 1946. On May 22, 1948 he married the former Beverly Leurquin at Grace Lutheran Church and she preceded him in death on April 12, 1998. Bud was employed at W.P.S for over 38 years until his retirement as a Boiler Room Foreman. He was an active member of the Operational Union of Engineers and the W.P.S. men’s Club. Bud was a member of the V.F.W. Nobel Straubel Post #2037, the Military Order of the Cootie Pup Tent #23 and the Concerned Hearts Club. After retirement Bud volunteered for Meals on Wheels and helped hand out Gov. Surplus Food at Resurrection Lutheran Church. In addition, he was a member of the church council and was very active in many areas of the church from maintenance to ushering. Bud loved spending time outdoors fishing and bird hunting and always had a story to tell about his trips. He also enjoyed bowling, trap shooting, planting flowers in his yard and tending to his Christmas Cacti. Bud is survived by his fiancé Patricia A. Hansen, one son, Charlie and Sonia Horkman, Green Bay, two daughters and sons-in-law Debbie and Dave Grunwald, Green Bay, Lori and Mark Snyder, River Falls, WI; eight grandchildren Tina (Robbie) Corpron, Dawn (Jerry) Zirbes, John (Jessica) Horkman, Darcy Grunwald and her fiancé Nayan Shukla, Jessie Horkman ( Kathy Thao), Kyle (Angie) Snyder, Nicholas Snyder and Emily Snyder, ten great-grandchildren, two brothers Lauren (Karen) Horkman, Chaney (Joan) Arves, one brother-in-law Howard (Cathy) Hansen all of Green Bay, his sister-in-law Yvonne (Robert) Coppens, Florida. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his siblings Norma Schoen, Jearly Horkman, Delane Hansen. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Resurrection Lutheran Church 1024 Shawano Avenue. Funeral Service 11:30 A.M. at the church with Rev. Kathryn Schreitmueller officiating. In honor of Bud’s Service to his country a Military Funeral Honors will take place immediately following the service. Burial at Nicolet Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations may be made to Resurrection Lutheran Church. The family would like to offer a special thank-you to the staffs of Woodside Lutheran Home and Unity Hospice for all of their care and compassion during his short stay. Also, a warm note of appreciation to Pat and her family for all of the love and attention shown to Dad the past 13 years

Fabian "Bud" Horkman

April 22, 1923 - September 30, 2012