Russell “Dean” Horner, 79, of Troy, Kansas passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at his home. Dean was born on September 17, 1937 in Robinson, Kansas to Charles & Daisy (Shaiffer) Horner. 

He was a member of the U.S. Air Force, Troy American Legion Post #55 & UTU. Dean retired as a Conductor for the UP Railroad. 

Dean married Marilyn Thompson on August 9, 1969. She survives of the home. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Sandy Goltz, brother, Keith Horner & a sister, Fern Shelton. 

Additional survivors: son, Terry Horner (Amy) of Troy, Kansas 
Grandchildren, Mitch Horner, Larissa Hoffman, Brennan & Tyler Horner 
Sister, Donna Stock of Troy, Kansas 
Several great-grandchildren, Alexis Horner, Allie Horner, Bosten Horner, Maddex Hoffman, Bailey Hoffman, Braxton Hoffman & Oakley Wehner
nieces & nephews 

Funeral Service: 1:30 P.M. Thursday, May 25, 2017 
At the Harman-Rohde Funeral Home in Troy, Kansas. 
Visitation: 4-7 Wednesday evening at the funeral home, The Horner family invites friends who are traveling to the Troy High School state baseball game to come by and see Dean at the funeral home after 9 A.M. Wednesday. 
Burial: Mount Olive Cemetery, Troy, Kansas. 
Memorials: Doniphan County American Legion Baseball