Gordon J. Horneck, age 84, of Kohler, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
He was born in Sheboygan on April 4, 1942, to the late Earl and Bertha (Kasper) Horneck. He graduated from Kohler High School, class of 1960. On February 8, 1964, Gordon was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Sandra Hill at Grace UCC in Kohler. She preceded him in death on June 28, 2024. Gordon served in the National Guard from 1960 to 1964. He then worked at Kohler Company as a Pottery Maintenance Foreman for over 50 years, retiring in 2011. Gordon was a proud volunteer on the Kohler Fire Department for 53 years, serving as the fire chief for 13 years.
Gordon was an avid hunter and fisherman, doing those favorite things at the family cabin up north. He loved spending time with his children and his storytelling will be missed by all who knew him. Gordon looked forward to his breakfasts with his retired co-workers and lunches with his cousins.
Gordon is survived by his children, Brian (Deb) Horneck, Susan (Jeff) Bramstedt, and Steven (Carol) Horneck; grandchildren, Clayton Horneck, Steve Buechel, Tracy (Ben) Katsma, Tom (Angie) Buechel, and Jim (Jill) Buechel; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Henry (Marge) Horneck; brother-in-law, Dennis Hill and his beloved four-legged companion, Abbe; nieces, nephews, other family and friends further survive.
Along with his parents, in-laws and wife Sandra, Gordon was preceded in death by a sister, Lois (Fred) Wenzel and a nephew, Mike Wenzel.
A Celebration of Life for Gordon will take place on Sunday, April 4, 2027. A location and time will be announced when those details are confirmed.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Gordon’s name.
Zimmer Westview Funeral and Cremation Care Center is caring for Gordon and his family. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.zimmerfuneralhome.com
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