Thank you all for your kind words and prayers at the loss of our father, Robert Hoshaw.
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June 17, 1926 - November 21, 2013
Robert Clyde Hoshaw, was born on June 17, 1926 in his parent’s home in Crown Point, Indiana. They all moved to a farm on the east side of town when he was young. He worked hard farming and milking cows all through his school years. Bob suffered through spinal meningitis as a young boy and was unable to walk at one time. He lost his father when he was 11 and took over farm responsibilities.
He was a member of the Crown Point High School Band and also sang in the Presbyterian Choir.
Bob married Marcella Hoffman in 1946 and together they raised three children: Bob, Kathy and Dave as he worked as an auto mechanic in Crown Point and in 1969 purchased the Phillips 66 Gas Station on Joliet Street, near the Crown Point High School. Bob hired family and friends and gave first jobs to many during his time as the Station Owner.
Bob and Marc loved to play cards, dance and eat with friends and family. He was known for his joke telling and people would often stop at the gas station to share a tale or two. He was sure to vacation every year at his favorite fishing lakes in Minnesota. These times created wonderful family memories.
Their son, Bob, was severely wounded in the Viet Nam war in 1968. They made several trips to visit him during his two years at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in Denver, CO.
Bob and Marcella moved to Las Vegas 1984 for the warm weather and to be close to his sister, Georgia Petrovich. They enjoyed their years of retirement there with good friends and family. Bob donated many hours to the grounds committee keeping the SPA where they lived in top shape.
He was diagnosed with cancer and had surgery in Oct of 2000 and was able to enjoy relative good health until 2010 when the cancer began to spread and his battle began. Bob was 87 at his passing.
Marcella is his loyal wife and caregiver for 67 years of marriage and she stood by her man through his final years and days.
Please see the Obituary for more info about family and Memorial Service information.
Robert was loved by so many and he will be greatly missed.
There will be a Memorial Service at the Crown Point Presbyterian Church on December 7th at 11 am.
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