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John Horwath Obituary

Horwath - John 4/29/1941-6/7/2002. Retired TMCSS US Navy 7/8/1959-4/28/1978. Father to Michael (Aileen) Horwath, Karin (Morgan) McAdam; and non-father-father to Arnold (Angela) O'Hotto. Papa to Jacob Davison-Horwath, Nathaniel Horwath, and unborngrandchild due in November, Sydney and Evan McAdam, and Joseph O'Hotto; Father Christian Horwath; brother Robert (Wendy) Horwath; sisters, Maggie (David) Weigel and Mary (Roy) Woods; many neices and nephews; and other reletives. Former husband of Mary Kay Winkelman. Preceded in death by son Joseph; mother Bernadin; sister Gerri; and special cousin Terri. Will be missed by all who knew him. Family requests no flowers but asks everyone to show their love by wearing a helmet when riding motorcycles. Private service at National Cemetery, Fort Snelling, MN.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Jun. 11, 2002.

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Susan Jackels

June 11, 2002

We are so saddened by John's tragic accident. Please send our sympathy to Uncle Chris, and cousins Mary, Maggie and Bob and all of John's family. Wish we could be there with you. Love to you all,



Sue Jackels (Chuck and Betsy)

Sue, Chuck, and Betsy Jackels

June 11, 2002

Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you and with John today. Mary, Maggie, and Bob, I wish I could be there to give you support.



Your cousin, Chuck

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