Al Hormann

Elvin A. “Al” Hormann, 85, of Decatur, Indiana passed away early Monday morning, November 18, 2019, at his residence following a brief illness.

He was born on May 16, 1934 in Allen County, Indiana to William A. and Clara M. (Heckmann) Hormann. Al married Shirley A. Fuhrman on July 21, 1956 in New Haven, Indiana and she survives.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim in Decatur and held several offices in the church, most notably, the design of the interior of the church prior to the 150th Anniversary. He was also a member of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and the Adams County Heart Club in Decatur.

Al was a graduate of Concordia High School in Fort Wayne and Concordia Junior College. He retired in 1990 from Zollner Pistons in Fort Wayne with over 33 years of service. In retirement, he worked part-time at Walmart in Decatur and Meijer on Stellhorn Road in Fort Wayne. Volunteering was also important to Al. For 14 years, he volunteered at the Worthman Fitness Center at the Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur, creating many friendships and assisting many people in rehabilitation from illness or other adversity.

Al was devoted to his faith and his family. He enjoyed watching his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, and nieces as they participated in sports and other activities…he was a great supporter of their efforts.  For most who knew Al, he was also a passionate fan of NY Yankees baseball.  In his younger years, he was also a league bowler while at Zollner.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley A. Hormann of Decatur; son, Steven M. (Nancy) Hormann of Indianapolis; son, Douglas L. (Karla) Hormann of Decatur; daughter, Debra K. (Tracy) Stevens of Decatur; son, Scott (Hollie) Hormann of Decatur; daughter, Erin R. (Ryan) Lengerich of Colorado Springs, Colorado; brother, Carl (Della) Hormann of Decatur; brother, Arthur Hormann of Owensboro, Kentucky; sister, Marilyn Hormann of Fort Wayne; and sister-in-law, Alberta Hormann of Fort Wayne. He is also survived by Shirley’s siblings, sister, Ruth Eggers of Fremont, Nebraska; brother, James (Evie) Fuhrman of Hoagland; sister-in-law, Marlene Fuhrman of Decatur; and his 13 grandchildren, Craig (Liz) Hormann, Drew (Mollie) Hormann, Dustin (Tara) Hormann, Taylor (Candra) Hormann, Carlin (Sherice) Hormann, Hailee Hormann, Joshua (Christy) Stevens, Kyle (Cari) Stevens, Allison (Zach) Townsend, Brett (Melissa) Hormann, Payton Lengerich, Dylan Lengerich, and Hunter Lengerich and six great-grandchildren, Elisia Stevens, Crosby Stevens, Nora Stevens, Breylan Hormann, Presley Hormann, and Sutton Hormann.

Al was preceded in death by a grandson, Alex Hormann; two brothers, Norbert & Richard Hormann; sister-in-law, Margie Hormann; and Shirley’s siblings and brother-in-law, Melvin Fuhrman, William “Bill” Fuhrman, Otto “Moe” Fuhrman; and Harvey Eggers.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2019, at Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim with Pastor Daniel Dahling officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Friedheim.

Family and friends will be received from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 24, 2019, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to services Monday at the church.

Preferred memorials are to Zion Lutheran Church, Friedheim Building Fund; Family LifeCare; or the donor’s choice.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.