Homer G. Hoover
Homer G. Hoover, 91, North Manchester, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2015, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester.
He was born Feb. 24, 1924, in Wabash County, to Lawrence and Mary (Frantz) Hoover.
He was a service manager for the International Harvester dealership in North Manchester for 20 years.
He was then a diesel mechanic for Pierceton Trucking in Laketon for 20 years, retiring in 1987.
He married Julia M. Slaybaugh on Nov. 26, 1949. He graduated from Laketon High School in 1942. He enjoyed being with his family and helping his friends and others in need. He also enjoyed golf, singing, and traveling in the United States.
Surviving sons are: Michael G. (Pamela) Hoover, North Manchester; and Dr. Rick L. (Elaine) Hoover, South Bend; daughters: Patti A. (Romeo) Benzon, Kapolei Oahu, HI; brothers: Russel S. (Joann) Hoover, North Manchester; sisters: Grace Metgzer, North Manchester; and Verna (Roger) Shively, North Manchester; grandchildren: Natalie Hoover; Alex (Sarah) Hoover; Elise Hoover; Jessica Benzon; and surviving great-grandchildren: Isis Craig; and Finley Hoover.
One sister: Ruby Muir, is deceased, along with one sister-in-law: LeAnna Hoover.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, and one hour prior to the funeral. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Timbercrest Chapel, North Manchester, and officiated by Pastor Karen Eberly. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Homer G. Hoover, memorial contributions may be made to Timbercrest Senior Living Community, P.O. Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962.