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Riley Hoven Obituary
June 11, 1997 - May 19, 2025
Cadet First Class (C1C), Retired. United States Air Force Academy, Class of 2024.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Riley Hoven, a beloved son, friend, Airman, and cadet, whose strength, kindness, and courage touched all who knew him.
Riley leaves behind a legacy of honor, humility, and compassion. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, fellow Airmen, and Academy classmates.
Riley's legacy will be carried on by mother and stepfather, Linda and Andrew Trainer; father, Arthur Hoven; siblings, Alec and Shanna Hoven, Kori Woolford; neice, Blaire Hoven; step-siblings, Mary, John, Stephen, Julia and Paul Trainer; grandparents, Mary and Gerald Specht; his extended family; friends he considered family, 38th/45th squadron mates, and Academy Classmates.
Riley was greeted in heaven by great grandparents, Agnes and Chester Knuth, Wilma and Gordon Specht, Tillie Short, Arthur Hoven, Clara Wilkinson; great aunt, Linda Specht.
Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 10 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 214 E. 2nd St., Wahoo, NE.
Visitation, Monday, May 26, 2025, 5 to 7 p.m. with 7 p.m. Rosary all at Church.
Interment with military honors at St. Francis Cemetery, Wahoo, NE.
A foundation is being created to honor Riley and ensure his life of service will continue to impact others. Memorials to the family in his honor will support the foundation's work!
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