Freddie “Fred” Clifford Horstman, age 89, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

Fred was born on September 7, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Clifford William and Mildred Irene (Fox) Horstman. He graduated from Barron High School in 1954 and enlisted in the US Army in 1955. After his Army years, he married Carol Ruth Haselhuhn and they began their lives together. He began a lifetime career with the International Harvester Trucking Division soon after and they moved to Minneapolis. Fred was transferred several times for work, living in Springfield, IL, West Chicago, IL, Pewaukee, WI, and finally Green Bay, WI. Upon retirement, he and Carol built their Northwoods home in Barnes, WI, where they had visited their cabin every summer. They spent many years together enjoying the peace and solitude of lake living. Living in Barnes allowed Fred to enjoy many of the outdoor activities that the area had to offer. He enjoyed ice fishing, was a member of the Barnestormers snowmobile club, and spent many hours on the Forest Point Golf Course. He was also an avid Packers fan; he and Carol were season ticket holders while they lived in Green Bay and attended games frequently. In his later years, he was remembered for his “putzing” in the garage and also his love of watching Gunsmoke.

Fred is survived by his wife Carol of Barnes, WI; children: Bryan (Mary) Horstman of Ixonia, WI, Kathy (Tom) Annis of Barnes, WI, and Chris (Pat) Ingold of Suamico, WI; grandchildren: Josh, Joey, Nick, Alec, and Sydnie; great-grandchildren: Felicity and Finn; sister Barb (Denny) Vergin of Barnes, WI; and nephews: Jeff, Rod, and Steve.

A private interment with Military Honors will be held at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery near Spooner and a celebration of life gathering will be held in Barnes at a later date.

Last Update: Nov 15, 2024 1:56 pm CST