Roger Allen Horndt

Roger Allen Horndt, 77, of Clinton Township, Michigan, passed peacefully in his sleep on the morning of October 31, 2026, at Henry Ford St. John’s Memorial Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, with one of his children by his side.

He was born on January 29, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Russell and Amelia (Nauman) Horndt. He graduated from Osborn High School and was certified in electronics and robotics from Macomb Community College.

On November 11, 1967, Roger married Cheryl Marie (Bugay) Horndt. Their love and commitment have inspired many throughout their 59 years together.

Roger was a kind-hearted man, with a gentle spirit and a deep devotion to his family, faith, and community. He was a reliable father, always showing up to fix whatever was broken and ensure his family members were cared for. As a true prayer warrior, Roger found strength in prayer and continually lifted up others in need. Roger and Cheryl were faithful attendees of Mt. Pleasant Bible Church in Goodells, Michigan.

He approached life with a keen curiosity, lovingly called the “walking encyclopedia” for his vast knowledge of unique facts and local history. In his spare time, he charted genealogies meticulously, always excited for a new lead. He could often be found at his computer, playing solitaire in between census records and obituaries. He had the mind of an engineer, easily taking things apart and putting them back together. He was an expert in maintaining and repairing a wide variety of things, both professionally and in his spare time.

Roger’s love for his grandchildren spanned decades and included countless trips to libraries, museums, historical sites, and outdoor adventures. He was intentional in spending time with each of his grandchildren and being a pillar of their childhoods. He shared with them his deep love of knowledge and his sweet tooth for hand-dipped ice cream.

He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be remembered in every random fact he shared, missed at every family table, and held by many in our hearts forever.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Marcella (Horndt) Spaulding and Priscilla (Horndt) Jacobs; and his nephew, David Horndt.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Marie (Bugay) Horndt; his children, Charles Roger Horndt, Rhonda Ann (Brian) Caughel, Frederick Russell (Chantay) Horndt, and Katherine Amelia (Richard) Blankenship; his grandchildren, Salem Pierce, Matthew (Shelby) Hoffman, Rachel (Paul) Sansing, McKenna (Matthew) Scheffler, Elijah Blankenship, Levi Blankenship, Corri Caughel, Benjamin Caughel, Ethan Blankenship, Chase Horndt, and Faith Horndt; his great-grandchildren Brinley Scheffler, and Maddox Scheffler; his brother, Wayne Horndt, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Visitation will be held at Kaul Funeral Home, 35201 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48035 on November 13, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Funeral Services will be held privately.

Roger will be laid to rest at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East in Clinton Township, Michigan.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to help offset funeral expenses.

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