Name: Graveside service
Start: 2023-01-07T13:00:00.000Z
Location: Zion Lutheran Cemetery

DIED

January 4, 2023

LOCATION

Franklin, Kentucky

Crafton Funeral Home - Franklin Obituary

John V. Horstman, age 71 of Franklin, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green. A graveside service will be held at 1pm Saturday , January 7, 2023 in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Franklin. A native of Springfield, Ohio, he was the son of the late Robert Horstman and Theresa Fau Hortsman. He was an assistant manager for 3 years at the Flying J Restaurant and was a missionary priest for 15 years. He was preceded in death by his 2 brothers – Cliff and Raymond Horstman. Survivors include his wife – Verna Horstman of Franklin; brothers and sisters – Rita Novakoski (Larry) of Canada, Mary Litvin of Florida, Martha Evans (Bill) of Colorado, Bob Horstman (Diane) of Michigan and Len Horstman (Teresa) of North Carolina; step children – Lisa Cox (Michael) of Franklin, James Queen of Franklin, Suzanne Queen of Bowling Green and Patrick Queen of Roscoe, IL; grandchildren – Catherine Cox, Julie Anne Cox, Elise Queen, Beau Fleming, Corinna Fleming, Georgie Shrum and Sean Queen; 3 great grandchildren.

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I knew John since 1965 when we were classmates in the SVD minor seminary in Perrysburg, Ohio. John and I became very good friends over the years as SVD, and our Ohio families got to know each other. My sister, Phyllis, reminded me today on our weekly family ZOOM that John had officiated at her wedding to fill in for me when I was in Papua New Guinea (PNG), and she remembered being in the home of John's mom and family. John and I spent two years together in PNG in the parish of Negrie ("Cry...

Roger Schroeder

January 08, 2023 | Chicago, IL, IL | Friend

I have known John for many years. We worked together in the SVD,, and continued our friendship after each of us married our wives. John was always one who brought out the best in all he met. Our hearts and prayers go out to Verna. May God grant him rest and peace. Until we meet again. . Love and prayers, Pat and Sue Wenrick

Patrick Wenrick

January 07, 2023 | Friend

Prayers for John and his family. Had the honor of being a friend and fellow missionary with the SVD order. We had great times in college. May eternal light shine upon him.

Tom Heding

January 06, 2023 | School

Jerry Litvin

January 06, 2023 | Palm Coast, FL

To the entire Horstman family, my sincere condolences & Prayers

James Horstman

January 06, 2023 | Springfield, OH | Family

when John was a SVD Missionary he said Mass at the Bordentown Monastery of Poor Clares. I was sacristan and so got to know John and his wonderful sense of humor. Johan also gave beautiful homilies. May John who is now in the Presence of the Prince of Peace intercede for all those he loved and who loved him.

Sister Florence Vales

January 05, 2023 | CHESTERFIELD, NJ | Friend

Catherine, I am so sorry for the loss of your grandfather. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Combow

January 05, 2023 | Franklin, KY | Friend

Loving thought and prayers for the family.vicki holland west jefferson ohio

Vicki Holland

January 04, 2023 | West Jefferson, OH | Friend

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