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WALDOBORO - Elmer R. Hoch, 82, died at his residence here on Monday. He was the husband of A. Thelma Cuthertson Hoch. A native of Waldoboro he was born on Dec. 12, 1886 the son of Ambrose and Catherine Oliver Hoch. he had been a lifelong resident of Waldoboro and was a farmer by occupation. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Hoch was the oldest veteran of U. S. Army of World War 1 in this area. Besides his widow of Waldoboro, Mr. Hoch is survived by two sons, Elmer R. Hoch Jr., and Patrick L. Hoch, both of Waldoboro; two daughters, Mrs. Helen C. Martin of Rockville, Conn., and Mrs. Sarah C. Parker of Waldoboro; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday from the Hall Funeral Home with Rev. Gordon Parlin officiating. Interment will be at the Rural Cemetery, Waldoboro. Elmer R. Hoch, 82, died Monday at his home in Waldoboro. he was born there Dec. 12, 1886, son of Ambrose and Catherine Oliver Hoch. he was a veteran of World War I and the oldest member of Barracks No. 1 of World War I. veterans. Surviving besides his wife, Mrs. Thelma Cuthbertson Hoch, are two sons, Elmer and Patrick Hoch, both of Waldoboro; two daughters, Mrs. Helen C. Martin of Rockville, Conn., and Mrs. Sarah Parker of Waldoboro; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today at the Hall Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Parlin will officiate and interment will be in the Rural Cemetery in Waldoboro. Lincoln County News: May 1st, 1969. |