Dale E. Hoy, 93, of Fremont, OH passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Rutherford House. He was born February 18, 1927 in Fremont, the son of Frank E. Hoy and Kathryn (Lynch) Hoy Runion. He was a 1946 graduate of Fremont Ross High School where he lettered in football, basketball and track.
Dale served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was award the Army Occupation Medal Germany and the WWII Victory Medal.
Dale married Marian Hoy and she preceded him in death. He married Gwendolyn B. Ellenberg on July 31, 1993 in Gainesville, GA and she preceded him in death on April 5, 2012.
Dale worked at Crown Rubber and Ludlow Composites as Director of Manufacturing. He then worked as an Industrial Specialist for the Department of Defense until he retired in 1993. Dale was an avid baseball player on various teams. He was a member Fremont American Legion, Elks and VFW. He enjoyed golfing, bowling and fishing.
Dale is survived by his daughter, Carolyn (William) Kreilick, Lindsey, OH; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Hoy, Fremont, OH; sister, Phyllis (Walt) Sloan, Clyde, OH; grandson, Matthew (Amy) Kreilick and great-granddaughters, McKenna and Alivia Kreilick.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Gwendolyn B. Hoy; first wife, Marian Hoy; son, Roger Hoy; siblings, Florence Fry, Flossie Ottney, Evelyn Swander, John, Delbert, Donald and Robert Hoy.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2020, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the family understands if you are not able to attend visitation. You may express condolences to the family below. If you are attending, Dale’s family will receive one family at a time. The funeral home is complying with social distancing guidelines and precautionary measures.
Burial: Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, OH at a later date.
Memorials: To donor’s choice
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Ken Cantrell
Carolyn ,Bill ,Matt and Aunt Phyllis..Judy and i offer our sincere condolence ..Losing a loved one is difficult and even more so when its a father or mother.Uncle Dale lived and enjoyed a great life >He made a lot of friends ..
Kenny&Judy Cantrell
Robert Peck
God’s speed, Dale. Condolences to the family.
Annie
Carolyn and Bill,
I am so sorry to read about your dad’s passing. Carolyn, I remember when we ran around together that he was such a good dad and was always there to make us laugh. You are so fortunate to have had him with you for so many good years. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Love,
Annie (Weigman) Cassidy
Julia KaSavage
Carolyn,
My deepest condolences to you and your family . Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julee KaSavage & Family
Cheri Gerkensmeyer Rogers
Carolyn, Bill and family
So sorry to hear of Dale’s passing. My Condolences to you
Christy Z
It was an honor to have spent the time I did with Dale. I am surely going to miss my buddy. Rest well my friend.
Terry and Al Snyder
Carolyn, Bill and family,
I was sorry to hear of Uncle Dale’s passing. He had such a big heart and an even bigger smile. He was loved by so many, and had such a way with people that no matter where he was there was always a new friend. We are sending love and our sincere condolences your way.
And Momma,
I wanted you to know how sad I am for you and the loss of your beloved brother. We love you so much.
SHERRI HOY
So sorry about your Dad, Carolyn, Bill and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Den and Deb Fahle
To Carolyn and Family, We are so sorry for your loss of you Dad. Take Care
Scott Hoy
I was saddened to hear of Uncle Dale’s passing. I have lots of fond memories of visiting with him as a kid in Fremont or at some campground with my parents. Uncle Dale was always pleasant to be around. He was always quick with a joke or a funny story. I was glad my wife and daughter got to meet him a few years ago. My condolences to Carolyn, Bill and family.
Scott, Kim, and Chelsea Hoy
Grove City, OH