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Marshall Horn Obituary
Lafayette - Marshall Golden Horn of Lafayette is resting in peace as of Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the age of 106.
He was born in Warren County, IN on January 10, 1915 to H. Clay Horn and Minnie Alice (Blackwell) Horn. His life was full of adventure, hard times, lots of luck and love. On June 6, 1944, D-Day, Marshall landed on Omaha Beach with the 60th Medical Battalion with the mission of saving lives. He was a true American hero having served his country in the Army and earning the French Legion of Honor Medal in 2015 for his service in World War II. He participated in the Indy Honor flight in 2014 where he was able to fly in a World War II plane at the age of 99. He was the last surviving member of his 60th Medical Battalion unit.
Prior to World War II he worked at Alcoa and was an avid poker and pool player. After returning from the war he was a well-respected businessman owning several businesses in the Greater Lafayette area including: the Park and Eat in the late 40's, Trader Horn in the late 50's, and as a partner in a car dealership on the levee in the 40's. He was the epitome of the greatest generation having survived the loss of his father at age five, the Great Depression, D-Day and two global pandemics. From a young age he learned the value of hard work and throughout his life he instilled those values in those he loved, living by example and always prioritizing the support of his family.
Postwar, he met Dorothy Horn and her two children at the Park and Eat in 1951, they married on September 29, 1952. Marshall was a father to Pamela Pendleton (husband David) and he was a father figure to Jack Gruver (wife Ellen) and R. Darleen (Gruver) Townsley. He was an amazing Grandpa to Andy Gruver (partner Christina Myers), Ryan Townsley (wife Shawne), Jenna Scott (husband Wesley) and Troy Pendleton. His pride and joy was being a Great Grandpa to Kellen and Nora Scott. Marshall is preceded in death by his brother Woodrow Horn, his wife Dorothy Horn and Great Grandson Hudson Scott.
Marshall was an avid fisherman, loved to go to garage sales, was an avid hunter and enjoyed square dancing. He was a skilled salesman and could turn any "trash" into treasure to make a quick buck. In 1977 he started to winter in Okeechobee Florida.
Marshall taught us all to do what makes us happy and to appreciate the value of a dollar. Let us all hope we are as lucky in life and love as he was.
Visitation will be Saturday June 26, 2021 from 2-4pm Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel followed by service at 4pm. Burial services with military honors will follow at Tippecanoe Memorial Gardens. The family request in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to American Legion Post 11.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marshall Horn
Sponsored by Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. – Lafayette Chapel.
Doug Stern
June 26, 2021
Our Prayers and thoughts with Marshall's family and friends.
I first met Marshall at Trader Horn in 1972 at the age of 12. Bought my first Remington 22 and Eagle Claw fishing rod from there.
My Dad, Bob Stern, and their friends, John Shen and George Faerber spent numerous trips both hunting and fishing with Marshall. John, Marshall and my Dad fished Dogtooth Lake in Canada for years. I have great pictures of them together.
I was shocked when I heard he had just passed, What a Man, what a Life.
May God Bless you all.
Jill Stair
June 25, 2021
Marshall and Dorothy were my old neighbors. I was a single mother living alone and I felt safe with Marhsall always keeping an eye on my house. He used to walk up and down the street checking on everything in the neighborhood. My brother nicknamed him the 'Governor', since he knew everything and everybody in the neighborhood. And the stories ...loved all the stories and him and Dorothy always made me laugh. They were great neighbors.
John M Widmer
June 24, 2021
I met Marshall once. Such a nice man. He hand delivered a letter of mine that he received by mistake, but understandable, for I am the third and last owner of Trader Horn. May you find peace by his memory. Accept my deepest sympathy and condolences.
Patrick D Christopher
June 24, 2021
Like most who knew Marshall I could tell a thousand wonderful stories of him and Dorothy. My favorite... i was Marshall's neighbor and we sold our house. It was empty for a while before it sold and I went there one evening to repair some things in my basement. After dark i went upstairs and did a quick 10 minute project,turned off the lights and went down stairs to retrieve my tools and go home. I heard a knock on my side door and Marshall hollered down at me and wanted to know if i was ok. I yelled back that all was good "ill be up in a minute". when i reached the top of the stairs i see Marshall with his Cain in his right hand and a .38 revolver in his left. I asked Marshall why he had the pistol and he replied "I thought someone had broken into your house". I think he was 98 or 99 at that time, anyway we talked for a while and caught. Then we went about our business. God love that amazing man!! what able bodied person would check on their neighbor in that situation let alone someone in their late 90's. That was Marshall Horn. He and Dorothy were the perfect example of the "greatest generation" he stood out as a great man of his generation. for those of us that had the opportunity to know him we were blessed.
Michael Frosch
June 24, 2021
A great storyteller with a great sense of humor. My Dad, Mel, used to work for Marshall at Trader Horn way back when. My condolences to all. R.I.P.
Lowell
June 23, 2021
What a great guy. He never lacked for a story or two to tell and each one made you laugh. Sorry for your loss. God bless.
Lowell
Judy Quaintance
June 23, 2021
My step-father was Adrian McVay. McVay Motors. Fond memories of stories that involved the McVay's and the Horn family. Prayers for comfort and peace to all.
Denise Hale
June 23, 2021
Thank you for serving our country and sharing your values with your family. It would have been an honor to meet you.
Karen Army
June 22, 2021
So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person!
Cindy Warren
June 22, 2021
My hope is for the sadness in your hearts be replaced with the joy of knowing Marshall is at peace and admiration for a life well lived.
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