Hornseth, Harris R. Age 85, of Spring Lake Park, peacefully ended a life well-lived on August 1, 2016. He was born December 15, 1930 to William and Dorothy Hornseth in Rochester, Minn., where he attended high school and junior college. During four years in the U.S. Navy, Harris served as an electronics technician aboard the USS Fort Mandan and met Carol Hallman of Chicago, Ill., whom he wed in 1955. They raised four sons and enjoyed retirement and grandchildren until Carol's passing in 2000. Harris' later years were enriched by two subsequent marriages to Marjorie and Lucille, both of whom also preceded him in death. Harris was a systems engineer for Northwestern Bell Telephone in Rochester, Owatonna and Minneapolis for more than 35 years. Drawn to music at a young age, he played several instruments, especially the trombone, and sang choral music. Harris enjoyed camping and fishing in northern Minnesota with family and friends, and was an avid automotive tinkerer and enthusiast. In retirement, he was active in church, civic groups, and community bands. All who knew this kind, gentle and honorable man will miss and remember him with a smile. Survived by sons John (Jane), Tom (Carla), Jim (Beth), and Gary (Kirsten); brother, Darrell; eight grandchildren; one great-grand daughter, and special friend Nancy. Private committal service and interment with honors at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.