Wilmer C. Horning, 65, St. Paul Lutheran Church
Wilmer C. Horning, 65 years of age, and a resident of Amherst, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2002 at Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.He was born August 16, 1936 in Norwalk, OH, where he was raised. He has been a resident of Amherst for the last 46 years.
He was employed at Pfaudler Manufacturing, Elyria for 28 years as a machine operator and in the shipping department. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Amherst and enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, and bowling.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Marjorie (nee Bremke) Horning; a son, David Horning of Lorain; daughters Betty Linden of Grafton and Ruth McClure of Wellington; brothers Charles Horning, Fred Horning, and James Horning, all of Norwalk; and sisters Catherine Petsch of Iowa and Pauline Clark of Norwalk.
He was preceded in death by his parents Freadhelm and Bertha (nee Waldron) Horning; and by his brother Paul Horning.
Friends may call Wednesday 3-5 an 7-9 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave.; Amherst. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:30 a.m. from St. Paul Lutheran Church; 115 Central Dr., Amherst. The Rev. Gary D. Bernath, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Crownhill Cemetery, Amherst.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Stephen Ministry Fund, 115 Central Dr., Amherst 44001.