A. Sidney Hoover, age 91, of 600 Fox Run Road, Findlay, passed away at 10:03 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at his residence. He was born on October 11, 1918 to the late Wilford and Florence (Tibbals) Hoover in Akron, Ohio. He was raised in Findlay by Bernice Vossler. He married Mary V. Murphy on December 14, 1946 and she preceded him in death on December 7, 1974.
He is survived by three daughters: Mary Frances (David) Fleming of Findlay, Elizabeth Ann (Richard) Stanley of Lancaster, and Holly Clare (Robert) Zorz of Perrysburg; a brother: Jerry Vossler of Findlay; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by two sons: John and Thomas S. Hoover; a brother: Thomas Vossler; and three sisters: Jean Steiner, Doris Wineland, and Nancy Laird.
After High School he joined the United States Navy, where he served his country from January 5, 1942 to November 28, 1945. He graduated from The Ohio State University, with a bachelors degree in Dairy Technology. Sid worked for the Marathon Oil Company and retired on June 1, 1982 after 28 years of service. He was a member of the Elks, DAV (Disabled American Veterans), the American Legion, and the First Lutheran Church. He was a devoted family man, who was a music lover, as well as an avid rose gardener, and an outdoorsman; a man who loved being alive. He leaves precious memories with the many friends, with whom he shared lots of laughter and with his adoring family.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday February 13, 2010 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay, where services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2010. Pastor Bob Cochran will officiate and a private interment at Knollcrest Cemetery. Memorials may be made in his memory to the First Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be sent to www.coldrencrates.com.
The family wishes to thank all the wonderful people at Grand Court for their love and care, Bridge Home Health and Hospice, and Pastor Bob Cochran.
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