Jack H. Horstmann, age 83, of Austin, died Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea. Jack was born May 23, 1935 in Holloway, Minnesota. On January 17, 1959 he married Charlotte Irvin at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Austin. Jack and Charlotte were married for 49 years until her death in 2008. Jack spent most of his working career at American Can Company in Austin. In addition to raising four sons, Jack had many hobbies including riding his motorcycle, buying and selling cars, taking care of his dogs and fishing. Jack was truly a man with many talents. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix and he will be missed by many. Survivors include his four sons, Jim (Marylee) of Eden Prairie, MN, Jon of Kellogg, MN, Joe (Shari) of Northfield, MN, and Jeff (Tesa) of Austin; six grandchildren, Katie, Kyle, Jacob, Joshua, Ethan and Evan; a sister, Jackie Pike, Austin, MN. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hank and Margaret Horstmann and wife, Charlotte A. Horstmann. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 12, 2018 at Mayer Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis Tamke officiating. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, October 11 and one hour before the service on the 12th at Mayer Funeral Home. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. His last days were spent in his home under the care of Seasons Hospice and the loving support of brother- in- law and sister- in- law, Bruce and Charmaine Turner. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com
Service Information
Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery
4th Drive SW
Austin MN 55912
Visitation
Thursday, October 11 2018
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin MN 55912
Visitation
Friday, October 12 2018
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin MN 55912
Service
Friday, October 12 2018
10:00 AM
Mayer Funeral Home
600 2nd Street NW P.O. Box 27
Austin MN 55912