Walter J. Hornung

Walter J. Hornung, 71, passed away on January 18, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Wally was born May 21, 1944 in Wausau, WI. He Graduated from Marathon High School, and later attended Northcentral Technical College in Wausau. He proudly served his Country from 1965 - 1967 in the US Army at Ft. Carson Colorado and Germany. After his honorable discharge he worked at Kraft Foods and Skellgas, now known as Ferrell gas. Wally married the love of his life, Betty Lloyd, Nov 12, 1966 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Marshfield. Wally enjoyed a wonderful life with his wife and three children. He enjoyed traveling with family and friends throughout Europe and the United States. He continued the legacy that his dad passed onto him and raised ginseng his entire life. He was instrumental in designing and building ginseng equipment, which is still used today by many growers throughout the state. He took great pride in maintaining and restoring all of his tractors. Wally also took great pride in passing on his skills of welding and fabricating to his sons and grandsons. They will carry his knowledge with them the rest of their lives. Wally was a master of ingenuity. If you couldn't buy it, he could build it. Wally generously offered his time and talent to others. He was an active member of the Maine Lions Club where he received the Birch-Sturm Fellowship, the highest form of recognition. He helped with lawn care and ground maintenance at Maple Grove Cemetery. He was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church, Wausau, where he served as an usher. Wally enjoyed volunteering for the St. Matthews Treasure Sale and Helping Hands. He was known as "The Man with the One Ton (truck)" Wally had a great sense of humor. He always had a joke to tell and according to all his friends, would talk... even if no one was listening A