Rodger R. Horn, 80 of Hayesville, peacefully passed

November 5, 2014 at his home.  Rodger was born

January 10, 1934 in Youngstown, the son of Rodger John

and Esther Marie (nee' McConnell) Horn.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps,

serving his country during the Korean Conflict.

Rodger and his family moved to Ashland in 1961 when

Rodger took a job with Stanley Smith Construction.  He later was employed by Stahl's

Hardware (Refrigeration).  He retired after 31 years from Ohio Edison.  Rodger was

also an Ashland Volunteer Fireman and a Hayesville Marshall.

He was an active member of the Mohicanville Community Church and enjoyed many

sports including softball, golf, bowling, fishing and hunting.

On December 23, 1956 Rodger married the love of his life, Mary Jo Troupe, who survives.

Rodger will be deeply missed by his wife, Mary Jo of nearly 58 years; his daughters, Deb

(Jeff) Hawks of Mansfield, Linda (Bruce Bedwell) Horn, and  Jennifer (Chris) Smith, all of

Ashland, a son, Richard (Kaelene) Horn of Michigan, his grandchildren, Angela (Tyler)

Smith, Adam & Sara Hawks, Aaron Hawks, Tina (Nate) Kyser, Matt & RJ Horn, Allyson

(Adam) Goble,Jody & Jordan Erickson, and his special great-grandsons, Brody and Brayden

Smith, and Jonah & Elijah Kyser.  His first great-granddaughter, Kendall is expected in

December.  Rodger will be her special Angel.

Rodger was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Judith McKay, mother-in-law, Frances

Troupe & brother-in-law, Thomas Troupe.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday November 10, 2014 at Fickes Funeral Home in

Jeromesville with Pastor Gregg Rowan officiating.  Burial will be in Ashland Co. Memorial

Park where the Ashland Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military rites.

Friends may call Sunday November 9, 2014 from 4-6 pm at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.fickesfuneralhome.com.