James E. Hoeh

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James E., devoted husband of 64 years to Etta M. Hoeh (nee Hathorn), loving father of Jane (Grover) Davis, James (Diana) Hoeh, Julie (Dave) Caddell, John Hoeh, Jeanette Hoeh, Joe Hoeh, Jack Hoeh and the late Jeffrey Hoeh, cherished grandfather of 26 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren, dear brother of Elaine (late Les) Shawver, Paul (Betty) Hoeh and the late George (Dolly) Hoeh and Connie (John) Warth, also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. James was a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Wednesday, March26, 2014. Age 84 years. Visitation 5 to 8 PM Tuesday Evening at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880 Boudinot Ave., 45238. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday at St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 5222 North Bend Rd., 45247.

Ret. LTC James E. Hoeh

Awards, Medals and Distinctions

Combat Infantryman’s Badge, 2^nd award

Master Parachutist Badge with 2 combat jumps, Glider & Air Assault Wings

Bronze star Medal with 4 OLC

Purple Heart Medal

Air Medal

Army Commendation Medal with 3 OLC

National Defense Service Medal

Occupation Medal (Japan & Germany)

Good Conduct Medal with 3 knots

Korean Service Medal with Arrowhead & 4 campaign stars

Vietnam Service Medal with 8 campaign stars

Vietnam Gallantry Cross with both Silver & Gold Stars

Served as President of the Buckeye chapter, Vice President and President of the 187^th Rakkasan National Association

Solider of the Year – 1954 (chosen out of 17,000)

Laid the Wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Solider TWICE – once as Solider of the Year in 1954 and then again in 1995 as a representative of the 187^th Parachute Regiment

Co-founder of the Jeffrey G. Hoeh Memorial Fund

Served on the Board of Directors for 9 years at the Joseph House.

If desired memorials may be made to the Jeffrey G. Hoeh Memorial Fund. www.dwifuneralhome.com