Bobby D. Horstman

Bobby D. Horstman obituary, Louisville, KY

Bobby D. Horstman

Bobby Horstman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fern Creek Funeral Home - Louisville on Aug. 7, 2023.

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Bobby Darrell Horstman, 85, died Sunday, August 6, 2023.
He was born October 10, 1937, son of William and Louise Hosley Horstman. Bobby was retired from Brown & Williamson. He was a Baptist and loved the outdoors. In past years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his brother, William Horstman. He is survived by his wife, Gwendolen Davis Horstman; son, Robert Horstman (Linda); daughter, Gayle Knoop (Denny); granddaughters, Sara Morris (Drew), Dana Neichter (Christopher) and Elly Knoop; great grandchildren, Reagan Morris, Samuel Neichter, Grant Morris, Rebecca Neichter and Mackenzie Neichter; and sisters, Jeri Bierman and Charlotte Shaw.
Visitation is 2-7pm Friday, August 11, 2023 at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road. Private entombment.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Hosparus.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Fern Creek Funeral Home - Louisville

5406 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40291

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