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Bernard E. Hoover, 93, of Parkersburg, passed away September 21, 2020.
He was born July 10, 1927, the son of the late William and Hazel Hoover.
He was married to Anna Geraldine Metz Hoover for 64 years who passed in 2008.
He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Germany during World War II. He retired from Union Carbide (Elkem) after 35 years of service. Being retired for 34 years, he spent much of his time on the golf course. He spent much time traveling with his wife all over the United States, Germany and Canada.
He is survived by his children, Bill Hoover (Sherry), Paul Hoover (Pat), Ray Hoover (Karen), Doreen Kupfner (Greg) all of Parkersburg, Brady Hoover of Columbus, OH.and Peggy Phillips (Gene) of Parkersburg who was like a daughter to him. Ten grandchildren, Rob, Greg and Chris Hoover, Tammy Hoover, Julie Taberner, Greg and Sarah Kupfner, Michelle Langdon, Carrie Casto all of Parkersburg and Rhonda Black of Florida. Twenty great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. His sister, Dorthy Welch of Parkersburg and his brothers, Denver and Virgil Hoover of Parkersburg and Garry Hoover of Kettering, OH.
In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by his father and mother in law, Clyde and Grace Metz; One brother, Don Hoover and one sister, Edith Ellis.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:00pm at the Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg with Evangelist Kenny Welch officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Memory Gardens with full military graveside rites by Parkersburg American Legion Post 15. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8pm.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.leavittfuneralhome.com.