Rex Willson Horner

Lifelong resident of Waukesha passed away on Monday, March 31, 2014, peacefully at his home at the age of 62 years. He was born on January 18, 1952, the son of Fred S. and Betty J. (nee Keitzer) Horner. Rex graduated from South High School and received his Bachelor's Degree at McAllister College, St. Paul, MN. He was the first youngest Waukesha Symphony member; always sitting in the number 1 chair. Rex was a General Motors Technician and worked at Berndt Buick for ten years. He was a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rex married Mary Ann Kuhagen on October 17, 1998. He enjoyed woodworking and most of all spending time with his family. Rex will be sadly missed by his wife of 15 years, Mary Ann; his daughter, Kara L. (Andrew) Schulte; a grandson, Hunter Schulte; brothers, Scott Horner, Bruce Horner and Todd (Mary Jo)Horner. He is further survived by sister-in-laws, Julia (David) Gard, Betty (Wayne) Arnold; his aunt, Linda (Gary) Bradak; his four legged best friend, Ms. T. Bear; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Rex was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Erica Horner and step-mother, Dorothy Horner. The visitation for Rex will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the 12:00 noon Funeral Service on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 424 Hyde Park Ave. Waukesha, WI 53188. The Rev. D. Andrew Fetters will be officiating. The burial will take place immediately following at Prairie Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Mark's Church appreciated, (please see address above). Rex would have loved for everyone to wear Flannel and/or Denim to his funeral; so please do. Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, Cremation and Pre-Planning Services is serving the family. For further information, please call 262 542 6609, or for directions, an online obituary, or to leave a condolence, please visit www.WaukeshasFuneralHome.com.