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Richard attained both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Ball State Teachers College. He worked as a teacher and coach in Union City, Ind., from 1953-1961. He transferred to Pendleton where he taught psychology among other subjects and worked as a guidance counselor from 1961 until his retirement in 1988.

He was a member of the Union City Elks, Lions Club, Boy Scout Leadership Council, the American Legion, Teacher's Union, Ball State Alumni Association and National Education Association.

The family would like to give special thanks to the Pendleton Emergency Ambulance and the Anderson Fresenius Dialysis Center.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Vivian (Ross) Hoover of Pendleton; son, Mont Hoover of Pendleton; and daughter, Amy (Hoover) Scaggs of Petersburg. He has two surviving sisters, Sandra Williams of Montpelier, and Marilyn Auer of Columbia City. Richard has six grandchildren, Jana (Scaggs) Meade of Fishers, Michael Scaggs of Bloomington, Meghan (Hoover) Shafer of Chesapeake, Va., Amanda (Hoover) DeBoer of Randolph, Wis., Wendy (Hoover) Schmidt of Warsaw, and Amber (Hoover) Sauri of Anderson, along with 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parent, Clarrell and Ruth Hoover of Montpelier; and a son, Barton Hoover of Alexandria.

At Richard's request, cremation and a private memorial service will take place. Richard further requested that all who knew him remember him as he was during "healthier times."

Memorial contributions may be made to the Pendleton Community Library and the Pendleton Emergency Ambulance.

Arrangements are being handled by Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes and Crematory, South Chapel, Anderson.

Post online condolences at www.loosefuneralhomes.com or www.theheraldbulletin.com.

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August 19, 2009

My days at Pendleton High School were made better for having known Mr. Hoover. He always had a smile and a kind word to say. He was an asset to the teaching community. My thoughts go out to his family.

Marcia (Fisher) Neely, Class of 64

BESSIE BAKER-BALDWIN

August 19, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Diane (Reeves) Kegerreis

August 19, 2009

Dear Mrs. Hoover, We are sorry to learn of Dick's passing. He was always an upbeat individual and full of stories. We enjoyed visiting with him each year at one of the Union City alumni reunions. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

August 18, 2009

Monty and Family
Sorry to hear of your and our loss. Will allways remember the great smile and all the good advice Mr. Hoover gave me in school. I think we were all very lucky to grow up with great parents and the great people in Pendleton. Your Dad was at the top of the list.
Jim Fullen

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Veronica & Leland Brown

August 18, 2009

Vivian, Monte & Family....Our Hearts go out to you for your loss of a well known man and teacher. He was one of the Best around. May God Bless You and Watch over you. You are in our Prayers....

Becky Guinn

August 18, 2009

I can just barely remember Mr. Hoover, although my father, Willie Satkamp will remember him well. We sympathize with you over your loss and thank you for sharing Dick with the children of this community. Willie is 91 and now living with us in Union City. He remembers the past well and talks fondly of his teaching days. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless you richly.

Donna Williams

August 18, 2009

To the Hoover family,
I send my deepest sympathy to you at this time of loss. Mr. Hoover was so faithful to our class of 1955 at Union City West Side High School. He regularly attended our reunions, shared memories with great humor, and was interested in our lives presently. I was a very good student in high school and was very upset that my first term Beginning Typing grade was below an "A". He was pleasantly firm and encouraged me to keep working to improve. I will remember him as a person of integrity and good humor. May you feel God's comfort now and in the future.
Donna (Grindle) Williams, Albion, Michigan

Gene Crye

August 18, 2009

Vivian and Monty,
Sorry to learn of Dick's passing. I always enjoyed running to him around town. He always had a story to tell or an amusing memory to share. He was a special person that wil be missed. God bless your family in these difficult times.

Bev Ross

August 18, 2009

Dear Sis, Amy, Monty and all. I just learned of Dick's passing late last night and have been trying to find out arrangements this morning. I am so sorry to loose such a great guy. He was always the big teaser when I was around and I loved it. I am thinking and praying for you all now and am so sorry not to be there for you. I love you all very much. Beverly

Jim Anderson

August 18, 2009

Mr. Hoover may or may not have remembered me from school days...but I certainly remember him and always will. Mr. Hoover was a "Class Act" and will be remembered and missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

August 17, 2009

Mrs. Hoover, Monty, Amy & family. We were so sorry to read of the passing of Mr. Hoover. He was a very kind and caring man and could always put a smile on my face. Our deepest condolences go out to your family.
Randy & Becky Brown

August 17, 2009

Mont, Amy, and Mrs. Hoover - Gee it seems like only yesterday that Mr. Hoover was roaming the halls of PHS and PHHS expressing his wit and humor. My Wife and I always loved him and respected his knowledge. I want to express our condolences and true sorrow after reading today of his passing. His glowing smile and endless energy will be missed by all that was blessed by his friendship. In deepest sorrow, Jay & Judy Brown

Bob Ruff

August 17, 2009

Mrs.Hoover,
I am so sorry about the passing of Mr.Hoover. He was not only a fine teacher but a dear friend that will live in my heart forever. God Bless you and your family during your time of grief.

August 17, 2009

To the Hoover Family,
I was saddened to learn of Mr. Hoover's passing. As an educator and guidance counselor, he touched countless students' lives at Pendleton and Pendleton Heights High Schools. But it was his wit, charm, and insight that I recall making the rigors of high school life so much easier.
With heartfelt condolences,
Ron Vance, PHS Class of 1965

August 16, 2009

Mrs. Hoover and Family, so sorry to read about Mr. Hoover`s passing. He was a great and funny gentleman. He was are class sponsor and I have all ready missed running into him around town. I thought of both of you often. Be sure, he is at peace, now.
With our sincere and hearth felt condolences,
Janie Moore Lawyer and Walter "Sonny" Lawyer

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