Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
West Bloomfield, Michigan
HODER, Dr. Richard James – Of West Bloomfield, formerly of Flint, age 86, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Henry Ford Hospital.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 2017 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, G-3139 Hogarth Avenue in Flint, Father Anthony Strouse officiating.
Cremation has taken place.
Visitation 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. A Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. Saturday until the time of the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer's Association.
Richard was born in Saginaw, Michigan on August 26, 1931, the son of the late John and Margaret (Barkac) Hoder.
On February 27, 1960 Richard married Audrey Allen.
Dr. Hoder was a Dentist in the Flint area for over 35 years.
He had a blackbelt in Judo.
Dr. Hoder was a former member of St. Pius X Catholic and the Lions Club.
He loved spending time with his family and spending time at his property in Northern Ontario.
He lived a good life and left this world a little better off than when he came into it.
Surviving are children, Kimberly and husband David Wisniewski, Gregory and wife Joann Hoder, Mary and husband John Mulvey, Kathryn and husband Lewis Walterhouse II;
grandchildren, Amber, Michael, Matthew, Adam, Taylor, Zachary, Elizabeth, Lewis III and Kathryn;
one great-grandson, Isaac;
brothers, William and wife Kristine Hoder, Kenneth and wife Debbie Hoder;
sister, Jayne Lauchu;
many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey, on November 10, 2007.
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Tribble Lake drone shot
Wow, can't believe it has been 3 years! Fern & I would love to be up at Tribble sitting with Doc on his gazebo having a few Crown's and discussing what Doc thinks about President Trump's performances and the coronavirus pandemic. Tribble would be the safest place to be. We really miss you Doc! And so do the Beagles Duncan & Dillon!
Michael & Fern Moore
November 07, 2020 | Sault Ste. Marie, ON | Friend
I have so many wonderful memories growing up, I will forever cherish those memories. He was a wonderful man and I was truly blessed to have him as an uncle. He had a smile that I will never forget. Sending my thoughts and prayers to all of his Children and grandchildren. I'm so very glad I was able to visit him earlier this year.
Magen Romeo
November 14, 2017 | Bokeelia, FL
Doc's 75th Birthday Dinner at Tribble
Our condolences to the Hoder Family. Doc was a good friend and we had a lot of great times with him at Tribble Lake. We are going to miss him next year and the years to come. Fern and I cooked him a 75th birthday dinner in 2008 (after we cleaned up his dishes) and we had him over for a Thanksgiving dinner at Tribble. He loved to tease our Beagles. We wish we had known of his passing so we could have attended his funeral. Rest in Peace Doc!
Mike & Fern Moore
November 13, 2017 | Sault Ste. Marie, ON
My sympathy to the Hoder Family...Dick was a very nice guy...very positive in his outlook of life. We had many a good chat when he would come into my store..also..he was a great cook. Rest in peace my friend.
Frank Aremia
November 12, 2017 | Grand Blanc, MI
Greg and Joanne, My deepest sympathies are being sent to you at this time of your loss. I remember meeting your dad through some racing friends. May he rest in peace. God Bless the family. Sue
Sue Gordon
November 11, 2017 | Mt. Morris, MI
It is with sadness that I heard of the passing of Doc Hoder. He was a fairminded man and one that was respected. My condolence to his Family.
Fred Howe
November 10, 2017 | Prince Twp., ON
WAS ALWAYS MY DEAR FRIEND!
GOD BLESS YOU DICK.
ED AREMIA
November 10, 2017 | BRASSCHAAT, BELGIUM, MI | Friend
Please accept our sincere condolences, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. From the DuFresne family at Gavor Lake, Ontario Canada
Fred & Kenna DuFresne
November 10, 2017 | Sault Ste. Marie, ON
I'm sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. ~Isaiah 61:1,2
November 10, 2017