Delmer A. Horner
Delmer A. Horner, 87, of Polson, MT, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2009 at the Montana Veteran’s Home in Columbia Falls. Del was born on March 25, 1922, in Beresford, South Dakota, a son of the late Harry and Rebecca Smith Horner. He graduated from Ronan High School and in 1944 married Lillian Marie Meirers who died in 2006.
Del was a US Army veteran having dutifully served in the US Army Air Corp for four years during World War II. Del flew a P-47 Thunderbolt during the war and was shot down in the Saipan area. He received many medals during his years of service including the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. Upon his discharge from the military, Del went to work for the US Post Office in Polson. He started as a mail clerk and then later became Postmaster in 1977. Del served the Polson community for 38 years in the post office.
Among some of his interests, Del was a former commander for the Polson VFW, he sat on the Polson Country Club Board, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf.
His parents; wife, Lillian; sisters, Hazel and Marilyn, and a granddaughter, Saundra, precede him in death.
Survivors include his daughters, Francie (Robert) Dailey and Julie (Lonnie) Hankinson; a son, Randy (Dee) Horner; a brother, Marvin Horner; seven grandchildren, Shawn, Bo, Lena, Rial, Tucker, Randy, and Jeff; and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM at Grogan Funeral Home, 101 Sixth Ave., E., Polson. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 11:00 AM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Polson with Rev. Paul Rowold officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that a donation be considered to either the Polson VFW, or to the Polson Loaves & Fish Food Bank.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson is assisting the family.
Remember the good and healthy times. It was great to know your folks through the years. They were always so good together. I know your Dad has missed your mom like the rest of you. Now he doesn’t have to.
Let us know how to help. love ginny
The Strauss family sends it’s deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. May peace be in your heart. God Bless.
Fancie,Bob & Family,
So sorry to hear about Del, I know you will all miss him but now he is in peace and you have lots of happy times and memories to comfort you in the coming weeks and months. Call if you need anything !
God be with you all! Donna & Jerry Benson
We were so sorry to hear of Dell’s passing. Leonard thought so highly of Dell for his time in the service, and also what a great husband he was to Lil. We will miss Dell dearly as we have Lil. We pray that the family can celebrate Dell’s life as a wonderful husband, Dad, Grandfather, and friend to so many people. Love, your cousin Leonard and Leigh Ann
I am writing this for Marilyn and Wendell Burrowes. Dad said today that Del was one of his only good friends left. He told stories of the good old days. Sounds like Del, Enoch and Wendell had their share of happy days. Times like this are so hard, but we all have wonderful memories. May you find comfort in each other. Love Wendell and Marilyn
I was sorry to hear of your loss and even more sorry I did not find out in time to attend the funeral. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our Sympathy and prayers go out to you during this time of your loss. Sincerely, Gil & Joanne Mangels
We are so sorry. I got to know Del through Bob Engels when I worked in Ronan. We bought an old Plymouth from Del for our son who was in High School at the time. It served him well. God’s peace to all of you.
Ron & LaVonne
To the family of Del Horner (especially his son Randy):
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your father, Delmer. I was not a classmate of Randy but knew him during high school. I was recently in Montana to celebrate my father’s birthday (he was 90 on August 10) and had the opportunity to visit several classmates in Polson.
Francie:
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad’s death. It is never easy and I hope you are doing OK! It was great to see you at our reunion. Wish that we had more time to talk and share grandbaby pictures! Love Ya Marilyn
I was so sorry to hear about Del’s passing although I understand he was in failing health for a while. I have many good memories of how much they loved their children and I am very fortunate to have known both Lillian and Del. God bless all of you.
To the Horner Family:
We have fond memories of Del from his days in the Polson PO. He was a true institution in Polson and will be sorely missed. Randy was in Rick’s class in school and Francie was likewise in Carol’s class. We are sure
To the Horner Family:
We have fond memories of Del from his days in the Polson PO. He was a true institution in Polson and will be sorely missed. Randy was in Rick’s class in school and Francie was likewise in Carol’s class. We are sure that you all miss him very much. God be with you in your time of sorrow.
The Farrell Family
Randy, Francie and Julie, Seeing the photo of your father in the leader brought back many memories for Phil and myself. Both your parents were good and kind people. Phil especially had fond memories of them both. Our heart goes out to you all. God Bless you.
Del and Lillian were priceless to everyone they met. They can now be together and organize “heaven”. Wonderful people like them are hard to come by these days. I pray for the strength of your family to carry on. May God bless your family!