Photo courtesy of Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home & Creamtory
Fremont, Ohio
Eric A. Hoch, 65, of Fremont, OH passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014 at his daughter?s home. He was born October 19, 1948 in Fremont to Jack Hoch and June (Maier) Hilty. He was a 1966 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Eric served in the U.S. Army from May 10, 1968 to May 7, 1971 during the Vietnam War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal with two Overseas Bars, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal w/60 DVC, the Army Commendation Medal and Sharpshooter Badge (M-14 Rifle).
Eric retired from the Fremont Water Plant as a Sanitation Engineer where he was currently working part time. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and the Fremont VFW. He loved watching all sports, especially the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns and Ohio State. Eric was an avid fantasy football player with team Sewer Rats. He was a gun collector and loved to read about history.
Eric is survived by his children, Casey Hoch, Columbus, OH, Erica Baldino, Roseville, MI, Alison (Daniel) Roach, Fremont, OH; mother, June Hilty, Fremont, OH; siblings, Greg (Kim) Hoch, Fremont, OH, Brian (Sherry) Hoch, Glendale, WI; granddaughter, Briley Roach.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Hoch and step father, Kenneth Hilty.
Visitation: Monday from 2 ? 4 pm and 6 ? 8 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Service: Tuesday, February 18, 2014, 10:30 am at the funeral home with Military Honors provided by the American Legion and VFW.
Memorials: VFW Post #2947, 204 Birchard Ave, Fremont, OH 43420.
We are sad to learn of Eric's death. He will always be in our hearts. The last time we saw Eric was at the 818 with his mom. He was the same Eric we will always remember. Love Mickey(Firstenberger) & Satch/Jerry Menkhoff
Mickey & Jerry Menkhoff
March 10, 2014 | Kennesaw, GA
To Eric's Family and Friends,
I knew Eric (Hochie) from Chud's. The "GANG" always hung around together. We had such good times. Well, now it seems most of the "GANG" is hanging in heaven. I'm sure there is one heck of a party going on up there! He will be missed by all that knew him! He was a HOOT! So, R.I.P. my dear friend and God's speed! Tell the "GANG" GO BROWNS!!
Rick & Jan (Roth) Albaugh
February 17, 2014 | Myrtle Beach, SC
June, Greg and Brian
My prayers are with you. In this time of sorrow, I choose to remember all the good times with Eric. He will be missed.
Greg Printy
February 17, 2014 | Cape Coral, FL
I wish there are words to express my loss for a great friend and coworker. At work, Eric's fingerprints are all over the Sandusky County Sanitary Engineer's office with his 30 years of full time work and another 10 plus years of part time work. We will miss his expertise, experience and the ability to lighten the mood when work would become overwhelming (whether it was the latest remote helicopter or a motorized Browns cooler)!
After 16 Fantasy Football seasons, we (Ned McCormick,...
Steve Shiets
February 16, 2014
Godspeed Eric!
Debra Giesler Lehman
February 16, 2014 | Fremont, OH
I have great memories of playing backyard football and baseball with Eric and his brothers when we were young--cousin Bill
February 16, 2014
R.I.P Eric, I remember the many good times of working with you and coming over to your house to root for the Browns and Indians. You were a good friend and also very supportive of me during my troubled times. I have nothing but good memories of you. Thank you for being a good friend.
Rick Wolf
February 16, 2014
Eric helped me through a rough time, he let me move in with him years ago.
He was a joy to be around very happy go lucky not a care in the world.
Eric called me Tuesday night, he said he was doing ok. When we ended our conversation I told him I loved him. I could tell he smiled and laughed. He said I love you too Erica he studered I mean Bridget. :') I find peace knowing he knew he was so loved!
Alison had asked if any of E's friends would be able to sit with Eric on...
Bridget Shiets
February 16, 2014 | Bellevue, OH
Such sad, shocking news. Eric was in an online football pool with me and he was fun to compete with and we poked at each other. I know you don't know me, but Eric was a fun person to know. He touched lives. I offer my condolences and deepest sympathies to the family. May you feel the comfort of God in this time of sadness. You will be missed, Eric. Maybe you can give some pointers to your Browns from a different view. =)
San
February 15, 2014 | PA