John M. Horter
Monday, March 1, 1926
Date of Death:
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Age:
89 years old
Monday, March 1, 1926
Date of Death:
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Age:
89 years old
Monday, March 1, 1926
Date of Death:
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Age:
89 years old
John M. Horter
The funeral for John M. Horter will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday October 28, at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester, with Rev. Lester Horntvedt officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Rochester. The visitation will take place one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
Mr. Horter, 89, of Rochester passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 at his home under hospice care. He was born March 1, 1926, in Congress, N.Y., to Gladstone and Sarah Horter.
John was raised in New York and later moved to Minneapolis. Following his time in the US Army he moved to Rochester to work where he met his wife Arlene Benike. They were married October 15, 1949 in Rochester. Arlene died June 4, 2002.
John worked for Westinghouse in the elevator repair division at the Mayo Clinic.
Woodworking, building things and helping people is what he liked to do. He enjoyed socializing with family and friends and was the best grandpa ever.
Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Peterson (Jeff Boehm) and Marjorie (Mark) Maitland, 5 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife Arlene and a daughter Joan Horter.
The family prefers memorials to Mayo Hospice.
Condolences
The family of John M. Horter has received the following condolences.
Dear Barb,Marjorie and families,
I wanted to say how sorry I am to hear of Johns Passing. I will always remember spending the holidays with your family and Johns warm personality and wonderful sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Debra Evans
With our sincere condolences John was a long time friend and co worker He will be greatly missed
I was so saddened to hear of Uncle John's passing. He was a wonderful man. I remember many Christmas Eves as a child when our family would stop by John's home to celebrate, and he was always so welcoming. John was a good friend to our father Alton. We are thinking of John's family and sending healing thoughts and prayers to you as you celebrate his life and mourn his loss.
Love,
Alexis & Leo Cress
Rest in Peace Brother,
International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 9 Forever
Dear Barb, Marjorie, and all of John's grandchildren,
We will fondly remember John, his warm personality, and his great sense of humor. We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers.
You are in our hearts during this difficult time.
Cheryl and Kevan Moulton
To Barb, Marge and your families,
As a child John made me laugh whenever he came to our family's home. He enjoyed putting a smile on our faces. A natural ham! He also was generous with family and friends! We are very sorry for you loss!
We are very saddened to hear of Uncle Johns passing.I always remember being called Charlie when I was little, and have very fond memories of our families time together.Our love and prayers are with Barbara and Margie and there families. God bless all of you.