Roland “Ron” J. Hornyak, age 85, of Archbold and formerly of Defiance went home to be with our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 7, 2020, while a patient at Defiance Hospice In-Patient Center where he received loving compassion and care.
He was born July 28, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Julius and Eleanor (McGinty) Hornyak. He married Christine (McCoy) who passed away in 1986. He then married Doris (Hutchison) Short in 1988 who survives. A devoted husband and loving, cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather, having been married 32 years October 22, 2020.
In 1987 after having worked for GM Foundry Powertrain in Defiance for 26 ½ years and prior to working at the Cleveland Tank Plant at Brookpark, OH as a test driver.
Ron was a U.S. Marine having served in Korea with the 1st Marine Division, 37th Div. O.A.N.G., U.S Army, 82nd Airborne (Army) , 11th Special Forces Airborne, U.S. A.R. Det. 323 M.P. Napoleon, OH; 200th Red Horse Air Guard; Port Clinton O.A.N.G. State Rifle & Pistol Team.
A life member of V.F.W. #3360, also member of M.C.L. Detachment #758, Devil Dogs Pound #256, D.A.V. Chapter #36, Former M.C.L. Chaplin; and also volunteered at CCNO Stryker, OH, as a Chaplin and Librarian. 5 county Drug and Alcohol, Ron was a friend of Bill W. Bryan Masonic Lodge F&A.M. #215, Valley of Toledo Scottish Rite 32°, Past member of Boy Scouts of America, Troop Leader #320.
Surviving are four daughters, Debra Hornyak, Kathy Jones, Christine Curl and Sheare (Steve) Johnson; two sons, Robert “Bob” (Pam) and Steve (Sue); also son, Todd W. Short (Christina) deceased, and Jackie Todd’s Fiancé; daughters, Tonya Short and Tandy (Scott) Szabo; 15 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; six brothers, Julius Jr. Hornyak (deceased), Richard “Dick” (Maggie) deceased, Michael, John and Stephen Hornyak, and Don (Darlene) Hornyak; and a step-brother, John.
“I am the Resurrection and the Life; the one who believes in me will live; even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.” John 11; 25-26.
Short Funeral Home in Archbold, Ohio, is in charge of the arrangements. Ron’s wishes were to have no service and to celebrate with a family dinner at a later date. “Don’t be sad, I’m going home to be with Jesus; celebrate; I’m crossing over that “Rainbow Bridge” to see my Lord and Savior, and all those loved ones that have gone on before.” A real history buff; and a Patriotic American- Ron had a great sense of humor and was passionate about sharing the love of Jesus Christ- it brought him through so many of life’s events.
Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Ohio, beside Christine (his deceased wife). Any memorials to Archbold or Defiance Hospice, or Youth for Christ in Defiance.
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