Ward D. Horner, 75

July 24, 2013

Ward D. Horner, 75, of 162 Bayshore Court in St. Marys, died at 8:10 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2013, at his residence.

 He was born on April 16, 1938, in Tipton, Ind. to Ward and Mary K. (Richardson) Horner.

Survivors include three sons, Aaron Horner  of St. Marys, Alan Horner  of St. Marys and  son Andrew Horner  of St. Marys; a daughter, Ann Wilker  of Van Wert; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Billy Joe (Evelyn) Stephenson  of Spencerville and David Arthur Horner  of Van Wert; two sisters, Susan Jane Tomberlin  of St. Marys and Mary Lou Roby  of St. Marys; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Schultz-Horner  of St. Marys.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ward and Mary K. Horner; son Kevin Horner; brother John Horner; and sister Jana Taylor.

 He was a 1957 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School.

He retired form the Parker-Hannifin Corp. in St. Marys, where he worked in the maintenance department. He was a member of Eagles Lodge Aerie 767 in St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included fishing, hunting and playing cards.

Rites are scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Ohio 703 West Chapel, in St. Marys, the Rev. Judy Baker, officiating.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home on Ohio 703 West.

Online condolences may be expressed via MillerFuneralHomes.net.