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Hyde Park - Pastor Donald R. Hoger died at home on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 85 years old while under Hospice care when pulmonary fibrosis claimed him.
Pastor Hoger served Saint Timothy Lutheran Church, Hyde Park for 28 years until his retirement in 1993. After retirement, he led worship in over 25 area congregations with extended commitments at the Lutheran Parish of Northern Dutchess; St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Poughkeepsie; The Lutheran Care Center, Poughkeepsie; St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Putnam Valley; St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monroe; Trinity Lutheran Church, Kingston; and Saint Timothy Lutheran Church, Hyde Park.
Born in Chicago in 1928 to Ted and Inez Hoger, he is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Lois; a brother, Chuck (Anita) of Anaheim, CA; daughters Beth (Lisa Swem) of East Lansing, MI, Sue of Woodstock, Sarah (Glenn Watson) of Hyde Park, and Grace Kerr (Bill) of Baldwin, NY; grandchildren Derrick Hoger, Kate Watson, Carly Watson, and Timothy Kerr; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and their families.
Pastor Hoger interned at St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Bronx, NY, graduated from Concordia College, Fort Wayne, IN and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO (1954) and went on to serve congregations in Rapid City, SD; Greencastle, IN; and Crawfordsville, IN before moving to New York. He also served as Lutheran Campus Pastor at Wabash and Depauw Universities in Indiana, spearheaded church building campaigns for his congregations in Indiana and New York, and served as President of the Dutchess County Clergy Association.
A man of diverse interests, he was a member of the New York and American Theatre Organ Societies, assisting with the installation of the theatre organ at the Bardavon Theatre, Poughkeepsie.
He operated trolleys at the Branford Electric Railway Association, participated in theatre crawls with the Theatre Historical Society, and was a member of the Electric Railroaders Association and the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians; he also supported area and national organizations for the arts.
In keeping with Pastor Hoger's wishes, cremation has taken place.
A period of memorial visitation will take place from 2:30 to 4:30 pm and 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, October 15th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 am, Thursday, October 16th at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 7412 S Broadway, Red Hook. The Rev. William Starkweather will officiate.
Burial will follow at St. Paul's Cemetery, Red Hook.
Memorial donations may be given to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 304, Chicago, Illinois 60611-3201 (www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org); Reconciling Works: Lutherans for Full Participation, 1669 Arcade St., Suite 2, St. Paul MN 55106-1054 (www.reconcilingworks.org); Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River Street, East Haven, CT 06512 (www.shorelinetrolley.com); or Hudson Valley Hospice, 374 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (www.hvhospice.org).
To send an online condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneral home.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Hoger
October 16, 2014
DearLois and family, My sincerest condolences to you and your family. I was very sorry to read about your husband's passing. My thoughts and prayers will be with you at this time. Your former Roosevelt High School coworker and pal.. Susan Klepeis LaGrange, NY
October 16, 2014
Dear Sue,
Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Marti and Jack
Ruth Recchia
October 16, 2014
Dear Mrs. Hoger and family,
Pastor Hoger was an amazing and passionate man. As the daughter of Bill Volk, I recall so many memories and smiles from direct interactions or stories that my dad would tell.
The most memorable and important story that I have is when I left to travel as an RN throughout the USA in the early 1980s. I was touched and moved by Pastor Hoger's prayers over me prior to my travels and work. This gracious and holy acknowledgement has stayed with me throughout my years of nursing. I am sure that Pastor Hoger is dancing with Our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ! God bless you all with joyous memories.
October 12, 2014
Dear Sarah,Glen and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May all the special memories of your father help you through this difficult time.
God bless you,
Kyle, Caroline, Kaylen and Kyle Jr.
Van Wagner
October 11, 2014
My condolences to the Hoger family. May you find comfort from God's word recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:5,10 regarding the loss of your love one.
Dave Reves
October 10, 2014
Dear Hoger Family. My deepest sympathy for your loss. I know our family (the Reves) over on Wright Ave always looked up to your entire family. You were inspirations to many of us. Stay stong, and remember all the good times shared by all. May he now rest in peace.
Love to the entire family.
Dave Reves
Linda Connors
October 10, 2014
Dear Lois and family, God's best servant has gone home, but his spirit will always be near, watching over you with his great smile...God Bless you
Larry Byrne
October 10, 2014
Dear Sue - I wish you peace and comfort at this sad time for you and your family.
Larry Byrne
Marja Robinson
October 9, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to Lois, Beth, Susan, Sarah, Grace and families. Rev. Hoger was a great and compassionate man.
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