Dave E. Hoge, age 74, of Thomson, Illinois, died on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the Rock River Hospice House in Sterling, Illinois. Cremation Rites have been accorded.
Dave was born on July 13, 1943, the son of Elmer and Edna Hoge in Walnut, Illinois. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and the United States Marine Corp for thirty years. While enlisted, Dave served in the Vietnam War and was held captive as a Prisoner of War for thirty days. Dave married Nina Audrey Albright and later married Carol Ann Isenhart. Carol Ann died on August 14, 2015.
Dave was an amazing man and was always willing to help others. He loved the outdoors, especially gardening and fishing. Dave also enjoyed watching westerns and listening to Johnny and June Cash. Most of all, Dave cherished spending time with his family and close friends.
Dave will be dearly missed by two daughters, Angelina (Douglas) Matthews, and Patsy (James) Searcy; one granddaughter, Amber Matthews; five great grandchildren, Connor and Natalya Searcy and Reilly, Eliette, and Adelaide Matthews; and two brothers, Don and Danny Hoge. Dave as preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Carol Ann Hoge.