Charles Lawrence “Chuck” Horn, age 69, of Burns, died Thursday, October 15, 2026, at his home. Chuck’s request was to be cremated with no formal public service.
Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Chuck was the son of the late Merlin E. and Barbara A. Somers Horn. He was a licensed respiratory therapist, and he worked in medical sales. He loved his family and was an avid fisherman. He possessed many fishing skills and was happy to be able to share these skills with others.
He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Debby Horn of Charlotte; a daughter, Ashley Horn Meyers (Matt) of Kingston Springs, TN; a son, Joshua A. Horn of White Bluff; his stepmother, Barbara Jean Horn of Wisconsin; three brothers, John M. Horn (“Deb”) of Kentucky, Jim Horn of Arkansas, and Ken Horn of Connecticut; a sister, Cathy Horn Rosenfeld (Keith) of Connecticut; stepsister, Tammy Strobusch (Al) of Wisconsin; and by two grandchildren, Raleigh Meyers and Hazel Grace Meyers.
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Chuck was a very special person. He was joyful and fun to be around. He loved his wife from early teens on and was very dedicated to his family. May he rest in peace knowing he was well- loved and will be missed by many, many people. May his family find comfort in knowing he will never be forgotten. 🙏🙏🙏
My brother Chuck was more than just a great fisherman and father. He was an exceptional athlete with Division 1 football scouts looking at him when he was a sophomore in high school. His potential athletic career was ended by a serious motorcycle accident at age 17 which left him with an essentially fused knee and chronic pain. He was very competitive in all things and a great chess player. I have always had much love and great respect for him. I enjoyed many discussions with him about spirituality and ufology. Though he professed to be an atheist, it makes me happy that he must be surprised he has a soul and is probably playing chess with dad in heaven.
Chuck Horn was the best man I have ever known. He was honest, kind, and generous. He was a man of principle, and I will miss him every day for the rest of my life.
Although we didn’t get to spend much time with Chuck, we absolutely adore his precious wife and grandchildren. Sending love and prayers to each of and so sorry for your loss.
To the family of our beloved Cousin Chuck Horn. On behalf of all of the children of Frederick and Helen Horn of GreenBay we wish to express our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Chuck left us all fond memories during your visits to our annual family reunions. His funny accent, big smile and tremendous sense of humor along with his abounding love for family and friends made him a very special person to all of us.
He certainly be missed by his extended family here in Wisconsin.
Kindest regards.
Fred W Horn
Chuck Horne was much more than a friend to me. He was a mentor, someone I respected deeply, and someone who had a lasting impact on my life and career.
When I first joined Dräger, I knew very little about sales. I had countless questions, and Chuck took me under his wing without hesitation. His knowledge of mechanical ventilation was remarkable. It seemed there was never a question I could ask that he couldn’t answer. But what made Chuck truly special wasn’t just what he knew; it was his willingness to share that knowledge and help others succeed.
Over the years, our relationship grew into a genuine friendship. We spent many days fishing together, sharing stories, laughing, and simply enjoying each other’s company. Those are memories I will always cherish.
Chuck was a great mentor, a wonderful friend, and an exceptional person. I am grateful for everything he taught me, both professionally and personally, and even more grateful to have called him my friend.
He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten