Herman J. Horwarth

Herman J. Horwarth, 88, passed away at 9:50am Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in Golden Living Center. Herman was born on March 31, 1928 in South Bend to Christian and Elizabeth (Kramer) Horwarth. He graduated in 1945 from Central Catholic High School. Herman served his country twice, during World War II and the Korean War, both in the U.S. Navy. He belonged to the Studebaker Drivers Club and won many trophies for his Studebaker Cars. He was employed by South Side Electric and retired from the University of Notre Dame. On September 16, 1950 he married the former Josephine Farkas. He leaves behind his wife 65 years, a son Christian (Debi Shinall) Horwarth of Osceola, a daughter Maria "Mia" (Phil) Buchanan of Cedar Hill, TN, one beloved grandchild Corey Hardiman of Jackson, MI, a sister Theresa (Bob) Golubski, two brothers-in-law Daniel Chrzan and Al Suppinger along with many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Betty Chrzan and Dorothy Suppinger and nephew Greg Golubski. Funeral services will be celebrated by Fr. Kevin Bauman at 6:15pm Friday, April 8, 2016 in the Zahoran Funeral Home, 1826 Kemble Avenue. Family and friends may call from 2:00pm until the time of services in the funeral home. Cremation will follow. Parking is available in the lot across the street. Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Hospice, 111 Sunnybrook Court, or Our Lady of Hungary Church, 731 W. Calvert St. To leave an online condolence, please visit our website at www.zahoran.com, or our facebook page, Zahoran Funeral Home.Charitable donations may be made to:The Center for Hospice Care501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka IN 46545-5234Our Lady of Hungary Church731 W. Calvert Street, South Bend IN 46613

Funeral Service

Friday, April 8, 2016 6:15 PM
Zahoran Funeral Home
1826 South Kemble Ave South Bend 46613, United States

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