Robert C. Horton
1925-2018

On January 6th, or possibly the 8th, 1925, Robert Charles "Bob" Horton was born in his
family's farm house on Horton Road in Kenosha, WI. He was the second born of
Charles and Ione Horton, making him the younger brother of Eileen Newcomer and
older brother to Audrey Horton, both of whom survive him.
He grew up on the farm, and then served our country proudly in the U.S. Army during
WWII. He worked alongside his father in their feed supply business "Charles Horton &
Son," which he established upon his return home. He married his one great love, Mae
Wiersum, who survives him and whom he loved and served through 70 years and 8
months of marriage. His last thoughts and wishes were for her care and well-being and
he continued to tell her how beautiful she is even through his final days.
Bob was a devoted father to his four "perfect" daughters: Pam Holt, Marilyn (Steve)
Gustafson, Nancy Horton (who preceded him in death in 1973), and Patti (Scott)
Ericson. He was adored by them and dearly loved and admired by their husbands, his
nine grandchildren; Becky (Adam) Callender, Joe (Stacie) Gustafson, Stephen Holt,
Susie (Christian) Evans, Jeff (Faith) Gustafson, Katie (Greg) Schermier, Ryan
(McCartney) Ericson, Mark (Hayley) Ericson, and Kaitlyn Ericson, his twenty-three
great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Gary Christofferson was a devoted
family friend to him as well.
In fact, he was admired and esteemed by nearly all who knew him, whether they were
his drivers or staff at one of his businesses, his fellow members at the National Hay
Association or Kenosha Bible Church where he was a member and served faithfully for
decades, his neighbors, his breakfast buddies, or any one of the many people he would
stop and chat with any time at any place. That was probably the most predictable thing
about Bob Horton - he never knew a stranger - and he was famous for approaching
anyone and starting with a firm handshake and introducing himself with "Hi! Bob
Horton!" Everyone he crossed paths with was someone with whom he could find a
commonality and share a laugh.
He was a man who was passionate about God, his family and his country. He loved his
birds and his farm. He never met an animal he didn't like and every person he met had
at least one redeeming factor. He never gave up and he did everything with integrity.
He was a prankster and you could never trust him around his grandsons, especially
when he had access to fireworks. His word was his bond and a handshake was a
commitment. He had a passion for antique pickups and a loyalty to Chevrolet. He lead
by example in all areas of his life and his legacy will live on in everyone that knew him.
He lived a very full life in his almost 94 years. He tried his best to live honorably, to fulfill
his obligations, and to love well all those who were placed in his life. He valued family,
friends, and God's grace above all. He will be genuinely and profoundly missed, until we
see him again…

A visitation will be (TODAY) Sunday December 30th, 2018 from 2:00 -3:00 P.M. at Kenosha Bible Church, 5405-67th Street. A Memorial Service will follow from 3:00 - 4:00 P.M. Memorials would be appreciated to the Kenosha Bible Church.

Kenosha Funeral Services & Crematory
8226 Sheridan Rd.
Kenosha, WI 53143
(262)652-1943
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