John L. Hornung

John Lawrence Hornung of Walhalla, ND died peacefully August 15th, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was 94 years old and for the past two years, a resident at the Pembilier Nursing Center in Walhalla. Services will be held Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Walhalla, ND at 10:30 a.m. Rosary offered at 9:30 a.m. and visitation to follow at 9:45 a.m.

John was born July 18th, 1931, in Walhalla, ND to Robert Sr. and Elizabeth (Hoesl) Hornung. He attended Fremont Country school and then graduated from Walhalla High School in 1939. He attended the North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, where he learned to weld. He said learning that skill kept him farming for all those years. As a young adult John hauled gravel, he loved to go fast and expected his vehicles to be in top condition. He was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus. His faith was very important to him. In 1969 John met his soon-to-be wife, Rosemary Law. They were married the following year, on July 17th, 1970, at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Drayton, ND. In short order, they were blessed with four children. John worked hard growing his family and his crops. He had a love of the land where he put his time and talents to use. He was very proud of his family and the farm he was able to pass on to them.

John is survived by his children Lynelle (Jeffery) Osvold, Gregory (Becky) Hornung, Peggy (Shawn) Hanson, and Brenda (Mark) Wyckoff. Grandchildren: Andrew (Courtney), Matthew (Gretchen) and Alexandra; Gavin (Laney), Grady and Gracyn; Ben (Karissa), Jake (Erin), Kallie and Cole; Brynn (Austin), JT and Braxton. Five Great-Grandchildren: Owen, Jack, Ada, Jensyn, and Russell. Numerous nieces and nephews, and his sister-in-law Rose Mary Law.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary, parents, and siblings: Francis, Robert, Mercedes & Leo, son-in-law Daryl Peterson, as well as nine angel grandbabies.

In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations be sent to the Walhalla Swimming Pool or Pembilier Nursing Center. Blessed be his memory.