Horn, Augustine 1917-2003

HORN, HUBER

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 1/10/2013 at 13:10:06

Source: Cresco Times-Plain Dealer December 24, 2003

Father Augustine Horn services held

Word has been received of the death of Father Augustine Horn, Order of St. Benedict, on December 4 at Shawnee, OK.

Father Horn was born November 28, 1917 the son of Anna Moravetz (Huber) Horn and Andrew Horn and spent his early years in Howard and Winneshiek Counties.

He was ordained to priesthood on March 17, 1945 and said his first Mass at Holy Cross Church in Schley on May 25, 1945.

Father Horn was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers: Richard, Carl and Raymond of the Cresco area and several half-brothers and sisters.

Transcribed from a newspaper clipping submitted by Janice Sowers.