Died March 9, 2010
Veteran
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Visitation:
Thursday, March 11
Funeral: Friday, March 12 Interment in Oakwood Cemetery |
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He was born in Galion to the late Walter G. and Beatrice (Redding) Hocker. Lewis was a 1936 graduate of Galion High School. From 1941-1945, Lewis served as a medic in the U.S. Army. On October 6, 1946, he married Martha G. Beach who survives. Lewis was a lifelong area resident and worked at Perfection Steel Body until retirement. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking. He loved watching the different species of birds and formerly bowled in the senior league for many years at Suburban Lanes. In addition to his wife of 64 years, he is survived by three children, Jacquelyn S. Hocker-Vigil and husband Roberto of Questa, New Mexico, Janis Hocker of Saint Clair, Pennsylvania, and Jerry Hocker and wife Chris of Columbus; four grandchildren, Brennen Hocker, Jaimi Hocker, Jeremy Hocker and Antonio Vigil; one great grandson, Isiah J. Lloyd; eight nieces and two nephews. Lewis is preceded in death by a sister, Berniece Balliett. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, March 11 at Wise Funeral Service in Bucyrus, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday with Rev. Samuel J. Buehrer officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to a charity of the donor's choice through the funeral home. |
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Lewis
E. Hocker, 91, of Galion, died Tuesday morning, March 9 at Village
Care Center in Galion.