Richard Michael Hornung Sr.

Richard Michael Hornung Sr., 60, died Oct. 22, 2012, at Harbor View Medical Center in Seattle, Wash.

He was born Dec. 4, 1951, in Palmer. Richard’s parents, John and Verlie Hornung, put up roots and built their homestead around 1948. Richard was born and raised in Palmer. He graduated from Wasilla High School in 1970.

Richard met his beautiful and loving wife of 41 years, Linda Christene Hornung, in high school, and the couple were were married right after graduation.

Preceding him in death were his parents, John and Verlie Hornung.

Surviving are daughter, Crystal Lynn Dobmeier and husband Chris Dobmeier; son, Richard Michael Hornung Jr.; daughter, Narina Dove Hornung and partner Matt Soloy; grandchildren, Marrisa Faithe Dobmeier, Dawson Alan Hornung and Landen Richard Soloy; sisters, Carolyn Baragar of Coeur d Alene, Idaho, Lavon Reeder of Napa, Calif., and Charolet Nelson of Wasilla; and many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends.

Richard started working at Matanuska Maid Co-op in Palmer in 1972. He worked there until 1985 when he started his company, Cache Excavating, which he ran until he retired (or semi-retired) in 2005. Richard was a hard worker; his driving force for work was his family. Though at times he was loud and stern, he had the kindest heart. For family and friends he would do anything. He had quite the unique sense of humor; you had to really know him to fully appreciate it. Richard will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A celebration of life for Richard is at 3 p.m., Nov.18 at the Elks Lodge in Palmer. A short memorial service will start at 3:30 p.m., with a celebration of life to follow. Please bring a food dish and many memories to share with family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Richard’s name to the American Cancer Society Alaska Chapter.