Ralph William Horneker, 79, of Perryville, Mo. passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Fountainbleau Lodge.
He was born August 19, 1943 in St. Louis, Mo. to Edward M. and Bertha (Schuchart) Horneker.
He and Beverly Ann Oelze were married March 30, 1963 at Pacific Presbyterian Church in Pacific, M..
He was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church.
He collected tractors and loved trains, farm magazines, fishing, and bowling.
He enjoyed visiting Silver Dollar City regularly.
He was a well-known local butcher for over 40 years.
Survivors include two sons: Theodore Scott (Sharon) Horneker of San Antonio, Tex., and Timothy William (Melody) Horneker of Perryville, Mo.; a daughter: Michelle Lynn (Thomas) Marlow of Mt. Vernon, Ill.; five granddaughters: Brandy (Brian) Behrle, Brittany (Steve) Nation, Breanna Horneker, Kathryn Marlow, and Rebekah Marlow; a brother: George (Joann) Horneker of Paragould, Ark.; and a sister-in-law, Mary Horneker.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother: Robert Horneker.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at Faith Presbyterian Church in Perryville.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.