Gerald Hoch

GERALD F. "JERRY" HOCH, 85, died at 5:20 a.m. August 21, 2006, at Beverly Health Care. He was born March 10, 1921, in Athens, Ohio to Garrett M. and Freda A. Burt Hoch, who preceded him in death. On April 20, 1972, he married Geraldine "Gerri" Rager Hoch, who died September 21, 2005. Mr. Hoch retired as a construction engineer from Ford Motor Co. and had been a construction superintendent at Dravo Corp. He attended St. James Presbyterian Church, LaPort, Texas. He was an honorary member of Lodge 205 Free & Accepted Masons. He was a member of Lodge 857 F&AM, LaPort, Texas, the Valley of Houston, the Council & Commandry, Marysville, Kansas, the Allamio Shrine, Corpus Christi, Texas, and the Lima Shrine Club. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, where he was awarded the Navy Cross. Survivors include three sons, Gerald F. (Valerie) Hoch II of Westlake, Ohio, Lewis B. (Yvonne) Hoch of Columbus, Oho and Leone E. (Chris) Hoch of Houston, Texas; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold E. Hoch; and a sister, Irene Lovensheimer. Memorial services will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Lima Masonic Temple. The Rev. Gust Wuorinen will officiate. The body has been donated to science. Friends may call one hour prior to services Sunday at the temple. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children or the Shriners Burn Institute. Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com. Arrangements are by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.