Richard Lee Hoover, age 78, formerly of LaRue, died Friday November 25, 2011 at 9:55 PM at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
He was born August 15, 1933 in Lima, Ohio to the late George and Mildred (Brennman) Hoover. On June 5, 1953 he married Mary Alice Leeth and she survives.
Also surviving are daughters; Susan (David) Turner of New Bloomington and Lee Ann (William) Wilkinson of Prospect. Grandchildren; Rick and Ryan Wilkinson, Delores (James) Turner DeGraaf, and Robert Turner. Great Grandchildren; Kayle and Kasey Turner. Brother; William Hoover of Arizona, Sisters; Anna (Douglas) Carey of Marion and Edith (Raymond) Hosey of Findlay. One brother deceased.
Dick and Mary were married for 58 very special years, he very much enjoyed his grandchildren. Also fishing, the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Indians. He was a supervisor at Whirlpool Corp. and worked there 34 years. A Korean War veteran serving in the U S Army. Member of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Marion and the LaRue Lodge # 463 F. & A.M.
Funeral Services will held Tuesday November 29, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Kevin Kehn Associate in Ministry will officiate. Burial in the LaRue Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home in LaRue from 6 to 8 PM on Monday. There will be Masonic Services by the LaRue Lodge on Monday at 7:30 PM at the Funeral Home.
Those who wish may make contributions to either the Emanuel Lutheran Church or the Heart of Ohio Dialysis. Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
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