Scott D. Horine Obituary
Scott Douglas Horine, 51, of Upland, NE, died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at his home,
after succumbing to a long and difficult battle with grief and depression. A celebration of
life open house in remembrance of Scott will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021, from
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at The Windmill, 521 North Colorado Avenue, Minden, NE.
Memorials are suggested to the family. Craig Funeral Home in Minden is assisting the
family.
He was born October, 22, 1969, in Minden, NE, to Joan (Knoll) and LeRoy “Pete” Horine.
He lived much of his early childhood in Denver, CO, and several locations in Arkansas.
His family moved back to Nebraska when Scott was in his early teens, where they settled
in Broken Bow. Scott graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1987.
Scott married Dani Gates in 1991 and they remained in Broken Bow. Scott and Dani were
married for twelve years and had three children, Wyatt, Morgan and Evan. Scott married
again in 2013 to Wendy Koons. Wanting to live closer to extended family in the Minden
area, he and Wendy moved to their current residence just north of Upland. Although Scott
and Wendy divorced in 2019, they remained close and continued to share the same
residence. They had no children together, but shared their love for the many furred and
feathered creatures they adopted.
Scott was employed in a variety of jobs over the years. In his work, he was known for his
strong mechanical abilities and problem solving skills. He was a certified, factory trained
mechanic for Briggs and Stratton, Tecumseh and Kohler, and held various positions in the
auto salvage industry with Farritor’s in Broken Bow, ABC Salvage in North Platte, and
H&H in Cozad. He worked on a highway construction crew with the Nebraska Department
of Transportation. For a time, he owned his own home remodeling and construction
business. The jobs he seemed to be the most proud of were operating a 50 ton Gantry
Crane, for CXT in Grand Island, and his position as Assembly Supervisor for Patriot
Equipment in Minden. His latest endeavor was a growing eBay business.
Most of his life, he spent his leisure time outdoors enjoying hunting, fishing, trapping and
metal-detecting. He was never without a detailed story recounting an outdoor adventure.
He will be remembered for his ability to fix just about anything that needed to be repaired,
and for his passionate opinions, especially regarding his beloved United States and its
history.
Scott tried his best throughout his life to present a stoic and independent front, but to
those closest to him he revealed a different side. His own unresolved pain and grief made
him feel he never measured up to expectations and that he brought pain and
disappointment to everyone he loved. All those who knew him well, and who had the
privilege of spending time with him during his good years, know he was an intelligent,
talented, caring man with a big heart who loved to laugh. If only he could have seen
himself though the eyes of those who loved him, he would still be with us.
He is survived by his son, Wyatt Horine of Greeley, CO; daughter, Morgan Horine of
Omaha, NE; half-sister, Mickey Krieth of Gardnerville, NV; half-brother, Mike Hostetler of
North Little Rock, AR; former wives, Dani Gates of Broken Bow, NE, and Wendy Koons of
Upland, NE; uncle, Randy Horine of Minden, NE; and a number of nieces, nephews and
cousins in the Minden area and elsewhere.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joan and Pete Horine; son, Evan Horine; sister,
Vicky Horine; and half-sister, Marsha Horine.
Tributes and memories can be shared with the family at http://www.craigfunerals.com.
