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Robert Hoke

April 11, 1927 — October 11, 2008

Robert E. Hoke, 81, of New Castle, Indiana and Pensacola, Florida, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola. Bob was born on April 11, 1927, in Windfall, Indiana, to the late William H. and Dorothy L. (Thomas) Hoke.

Bob graduated from Tipton, Indiana High School in 1945 and from the University of Notre Dame in 1952, with a degree in accounting. While attending Notre Dame, he was a member of the marching band and later played in several dance bands throughout Henry County.

He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. After college graduation, he joined Modernfold where he was employed for 38 years, and rose to the position of Chief Financial Officer, retiring in 1990. Bob was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church in New Castle and Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Pensacola. He was an avid golfer, playing with friends three times a week.

Bob’s greatest joy was his family, especially his devoted wife of 61 years, Sarah (Sally). He is survived by his sister, Carolyn Denning and niece, Ellen. He is also survived by five daughters: Susan (Howard) Timmons, Linda (Richard) Miller, Valerie Ryan, Jennifer Hoke and Kathleen Hoke and by three sons: Brian (Paula) Hoke, William (Lisa) Hoke, and Gary (Margaret) Hoke. He was preceded in death by daughter, Janet (1957), son, David (1968) and grandson, Alex (1994).

Also surviving are his grandchildren: Christopher, Micheal, Kimberly, Kathryn, Megan, Ryan, Kelsey, Robert, Evan, Emily, Madison, Grant, David, Stephanie, Stephen and Sarah and three great-grandchildren: Alexandra, Allaynah and Remington.

The funeral mass will be held on Friday, October 17, at 10 a.m. at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Burial will follow at St. Anne’s Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3-5 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 16.

Memorial contributions may be made to Henry County Foundation 700 South Memorial Drive, P. O. Box 6006, New Castle, Indiana 47362 or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. Online condolences may be made at www.hinsey-brown.com
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