Kenneth E. Hogge

TAYLORVILLE - Kenneth E. Hogge, 85, of Taylorville, IL died at 9:55 am Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Illinois Veterans Home, Quincy, IL. He was born September 15, 1925 at Corley's Ridge, Herrick, IL the son of Frank and Nancy Mae Schell Hogge. On June 28, 1952 he married Patricia Ann Donovan in Taylorville, IL. She preceded him in death on February 22, 2001. Mr. Hogge was a union electrician and contractor and owner of Hogge Electric in Taylorville for many years. He served in the U.S. Navy as a gunners mate in the Pacific and Mediterranean. He was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 146, V.F.W. Post 4495, Eagles Aerie, and Moose Lodge #1516 all of Taylorville. He loved to fish and hunt throughout his live and made many trips to Canada, South Dakota, and Florida. Surviving are his Son: David D. Hogge and wife Dr. Leslie Jackson Hogge of Taylorville, Daughters: Maureen C. Hogge of Taylorville, and Kathleen Ann Kuethe and husband Ronald of Springfield. Grandchildren: Christopher A. Kuethe of Bloomington, Ryan J. Kuethe of Springfield, Jesse D. Hogge of Westervelt, Cpl. Patrick M. Hogge of Camp LeJeune, NC, and Benjamin K. Hogge of Taylorville. Sister: Thelma Melton of Taylorville. There are many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Brothers: Robert Hogge, Rayburn "Jack" Hogge, and sister: Norma Allen. Funeral Services will be held at10:00 am Thursday, May 12, 2011 at McClure Funeral Home Taylorville with Pastor Philip Neumann officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Glenhaven Memorial Gardens, Taylorville. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Wednesday at McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclure funeralhome.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/ herald-review/