A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 21, 2023 for 79-year-old Ralph William Horneker of Perryville, MO who passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Fountainbleau Lodge.
He was born August 19, 1943 in St. Louis, MO a son of Edward M. and Bertha (Schuchart) Horneker who both preceded him in death.
He married Beverly Ann Oelze March 30, 1963 at Pacific Presbyterian Church in Pacific, MO.
He is survived by 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 also preceded in death by a brother: Robert Horneker.
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.
Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Faith Presbyterian Church in Perryville.
A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church in Perryville. Pastor Christopher Seah will officiate.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.