"Hi Maureen: You don't know me but I knew Greg for a brief period of time at Upper Iowa College in the fall of 1966. I left after that Christmas to return to NY but kept in touch with Gregg for a time. I was taking a sentimental journey on the internet and was sad to just find out that Gregg passed in 2010. I want to offer your my condolences after 12 years and hope you still visit this site from time to time. I will always remember Greggs friendly disposition and beaming smile. He once said that he wouldn't like to have to fly in NY and that if he had engine trouble in the Midwest he could land anywhere. I attached a couple of photos he sent me in September 1967 and the notes he wrote on the back. Once again I'm sorry for your loss but have always thought of Gregg over the last 50 plus years."
In loving memory of
Gregg D. Horner
March 19, 1948 - February 9, 2010
GREGG DANIEL HORNER OMAHA, Nebraska - Gregg Daniel Horner, 61, of Omaha, Nebraska, died suddenly on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, in Terre Haute, Indiana. A Celebration of Life Service will be 2 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 2010, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. The Reverend Jason Crossen of the Ss. Mary and Mathias Parish will officiate the service. Online condolences for the Horner family may be left at www.wittichfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation. Gregg was born on March 19, 1948, in Santa Monica, California, the son of Dan and Peggy Morgan Horner. He married Maureen Anne Flynn on June 19, 1971, in Muscatine, Iowa. He was US Marine Corps veteran serving during the Vietnam War and receiving a Purple Heart. He graduated from the University of Iowa with a Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering. Gregg was a computer consultant and owned his own business. Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Maureen Flynn Horner of Omaha, Nebraska; one son, Wade Horner of Omaha, Nebraska; two daughters, Jessica Horner of Omaha, Nebraska, and Kendra Horner Moran and husband, Rob, of Egg Harbor City, New Jersey; three grandchildren, Cameron Horner, Ryan Moran and Danica Moran; his former son-in-law, Rob Kolveck of Moosic, Pennsylvania; his mother, Peggy Horner DeWulf and step-father, Art DeWulf, of Wheatland, Iowa; three brothers, Gene A. DeWulf of Atlanta, Georgia, Garth DeWulf of Wheatland, Iowa, and Kelly DeWulf of Wheatland, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was proceeded in death by his father, Dan Horner.
Tributes
"Hi Maureen and family. I was startled when I recently learned about Gregg?s unexpected passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. I had the opportunity and pleasure of working with Gregg during the 1970s when when first beginning his engineering career. He was a good engineer and a good man. I know that he is missed. "
"It has been a year and a half since you left us and we still ache. There is a hole in our family we fill with laughter and jokes as you taught us but it isn't the same. Since I last saw you I've been to Mexico and Brazil...wishing I could tell you about each trip. Ive also gotten remarried to a wonderful man and I am expecting my first child! Yes, you would have welcomed another grandson...only now we have to fill him with your love through stories instead. I wish he could have met his papa. But at least he will carry a middle name in honor of you. I will rest assured that we will all meet up again when our journeys here are complete. Then you owe me a hug for leaving so suddenly. Miss you dad...with each breath."
"I am so sorry for your lose. I was in Greg's graduating class and lived 'just across the field'. As I think back, I remember him playing basket- ball. He was such a great guy. Again, my sympathy to you. Karen Sennett"
"My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. I will always remember the smiling man that enjoyed life and even laughed when my son was playing a video game and said "get away from the car old man." Blessings to the Horner family. "
"We met Gregg when he was in the computer business. What a great person, talented, personable, and someone we looked forward to seeing. We will miss him very much. Waht a great guy!!!!!"
"Greg worked with us a couple years ago on a software project. I enjoyed working with him, he injected humor into our day, always had a story, mostly about his family. You have my condolences."
"Wade - I was saddened to hear of the sudden loss of your father. Mere words are inadequate, but know that you are in my thoughts."
"I'm very sorry to hear about Gregg's passing. Gregg was two years ahead of me at Wheatland school.He was a gentel upper classman.He usually had a smile on his face and a sparkel in his eye. God Bless You All."
"Jessica and family - So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this trying time."
"To the Horner Family, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. I have to say, everytime I had a chance to visit the house I always looked forward to the converstaions with Gregg. You could always count on an amusing story or a "Life Lessons" accoding to Gregg. I had the privialge of knowing the Horner family and Gregg will be missed greatly! My sincere Condolences are with the family, I apologize for not keeping in touch but if any of you need anything please don't hesitate to call."
"I was shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. I worked with Gregg for several months at Designer Blinds. It was a pleasure and great fun to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"I was very sorry to hear of Gregg's passing. I worked with him as a consultant in Omaha and even took a couple flying lessons from him. He was a great guy who was always fun to be around. He is someone I will always remember as being a great person to work with."
"I was so sorry to hear of Gregg's death. I was in Marine boot camp with him. Like a lot of Vietnam vets, I was busy building a life and a family after the war. I didn't keep in touch with people. The last time I saw Gregg was in Vietnam just before we shipped out to the states. We were both glad that we were making it out alive. He took his job seriously, but he always had a smile and a positive outlook. He was someone you could always count on. I passed through Wheatland about a year ago and I wondered if he was still around. I wish I would have pursued that. I know that his passing leaves a tremendous void for his friends and family. He should have been able to be here longer. He was one of the good guys. No words are enough to comfort at this time. My condolences to all."
"Wade & the Horner family, I am sorry to hear of the death of your father,husband & grandfather. Death is never easy to face and accept, but it is the one thing that all of us have to learn to deal with. In many ways you are lucky to have had a good relationship with a man who has so much class. I always enjoyed seeing your Gregg when he visited at UNMC. May the sorrow that you feel today change to fond memories of the time that you got to share with him. With time the sorrow never goes away.....but you will learn to accept and deal with it. May the memories of the time spent with him turn into fond joyous memories. "
"Maureen and family , I am sorry for the loss of Gregg. We will greatly miss him. We feel your sorrow and pain Maureen. Call me any time if you need some one to talk to. May God be with you and comfort you. with love,Berma p.s.I am so sorry I can't make it but we are waiting the arrival of Hadley Rose anytime and I have to watch her big sister Claire when that happens. take care, Love Berma"
"Maureen & family, Was saddened to hear of Gregg's death. I was a classmate of his. I work at the Auto Body shop across the street from his parent's home. In fact, last time Gregg was home he came over to the shop and we had a great visit. He was always such a gentle soul. Had time to visit with everyone no matter how rushed he was. He will be missed and thought of with great compassion. I consider myself lucky to have been a classmate and able to visit with him one last time. Janet Boedeker Class of 1966"
"Gregg had it the roughest of us 4 boys growing up on the farm. The eldest of the boys he worked like a man early mornings before school and late nights and weekends since I could remember as a child. I will always remember him driving the John Deere 720 combining oats or cultivating corn in the dead heat of the Iowa summer with nothing more than a glass canning (quart) jar of water in a freezer bag (we kids thought water coolers cost to much) between his feet on the tractor all day long - and the Iowa summer days are very long. Or square baling 3 cuttings (80 acres each cutting for a total of 240 acres) of hay in a summer which meant Gregg was stuck in the hay mound all day (no silos back then). Or the foot races with him through the soybean fields pulling volunteer corn by hand when it was to wet to work the fields with a tractor. Then came the Marines and Vietnam. Needless to say Gregg had no time for any childhood that is expected by the children of today. The best thing that happened to him was marrying his wife Maureen. For over 39 years they were very happy raising their family together. They were a very close family. I learned a lot about work ethics from Gregg at a very young age. I am convinced our life on the farm was the key to my successful career in the Army. Semper Fi, Gregg, I will always miss you. Your younger brother Gene DeWulf, Colonel, U.S. Army Retired."
"We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have always kept up with your family through Kevin, Patty, Karen & Kristen and share in your sorrow at this sad time. Our prayers and sympathies are with you. Warmest regards, Rick & Sheree Garner"
"Maureen, I am so sorry for your loss. I will remember you and your family in my prayers."
"To the whole Horner Clan: I couldn't have made it through my teen years without you. If God pulled me aside and said "pick a new family", it'd have been you all with your kooky antics but deep, apparent, and abiding love for one another. I am stunned and saddened by your loss. I am so very sorry. I have no words, really. My love and thoughts are with you all. -Monica"
"I was saddened to hear of Gregg's passing as I considered him a good friend. We had worked in the past and I found him to be an intelligent and dedicated person. I was fortunate that we continued our acquaintance over the years. My sympathies to his family."
"I was so sorry to hear of Gregg's death. My sincere sympathy to you, Maureen, and all of your family."
"Knowing Greg and Wade for the past 2 years, I know how much he loved life, loved his family, and enjoyed doing for others. He will be greatly missed. Goodbye my friend."
"Wade and family--We are so saddened by the sudden loss of Gregg. He truly was a wonderful, caring individual and we will always remember his smile. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Please know we care."
"Maureen and family, My most sincere condolences on your loss. May your faith and friends support you at the time."
"Jane and I are sorry to hear of Gregg's passing. May Jesus Christ provide the comfort the families need at this time."