John M. Horne, 74, of Macungie, died Feb. 6, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospice House. He was the husband of Linda (Alison) Horne for 54 years. He was a son of the late James Sr. and Mary A. (Mumbauer) Horne.

He graduated from Quakertown High School in 1966.

He was a proud U.S. Army veteran for three years, serving in Vietnam in 1969 with the 9th Signal Battalion.

He worked at the former Bethlehem Steel printery for 18 years. Then he worked as a cabinetmaker.

He helped his brother coach Connie Mack baseball in Quakertown for several years. He was a member of the Bethlehem Steel printery softball team for many years.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing smoking meat, playing pool and chainsaw carving. He was an avid fan of Quakertown High School wrestling, the Eagles and Penn State football.

He is survived by his wife; son, John M. Jr. and his wife, Bethany; sisters, Bonnie and her husband, George Klein, Lori and her husband, Raymond Kertesz. He was predeceased by a brother, James Jr. who was married to Darlene (Kuryllo).

Contributions may be made in his memory to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Suite 300, 3033 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va., 22201.

There will be no public services. The family will spread his cremated remains at a later date.

Arrangements are in the care of the Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Ltd., Quakertown.