Ralph Horn
January 18, 2013
Ralph Otis Horn, son of Aaron and Hazel (McFarling) Horn, was born May 29, 1925 near Bondurant, Iowa. He grew up near Bondurant and then moved to Des Moines, Iowa.
Ralph was a World War II veteran, serving in the Navy Seabees for seven years. He was united in marriage to Dorothy May Stiles in 1948.
Ralph was a hard working man who was a loving husband, Dad and Grandpa. Ralph worked as a precision machinist for Ford Implement and Eagle Iron. He was a member of the UAW.
Ralph passed away January 18, 2013 at his home, at the age of 87. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Hazel Horn; daughter, Vicki (Horn) Christensen; two brothers, Dayle Horn and Kenneth Horn; as well as two sisters, Doris Russell and Coral Horn. Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife, Dorothy Horn; son-in-law, Steve Christensen; daughter, Kathy (Horn) Young; son-in-law, Scott Young; daughter, Cindy (Horn) Rinehart; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loving friends.
Ralph was cremated per his wishes and will be laid to rest at 1:30 p.m., April 23, 2013, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1 NE 60th Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Lynnette (Eldest Grandaughter)
04/23/2013
One minute my heart aches that you are gone Grandpa, and the next I am at peace knowing you are with my beloved Mother, your oldest daughter. I knew how hard it was for you to lose her before her time as it was for all of us.
The previous commenter was right, you were a "real man" and you will always remain in my heart as such.
Love you forever.
J.Michael Harris
04/13/2013
After losing my mother my heart goes out to familes who have lost dear loved ones.After reading about Mr. Ralph Horn what I see is a real "man!" Worked hard to provide for his family,and showed loving concern for other people. My condolences for the family for your loss. Please take comfort in the words of the bible at John 5:28,29. Harris Family