George Joseph Hove
February 20, 1938 - January 11, 2020
Obituary
MOUNT HOREB - George Joseph Hove, age 81, of Mount Horeb, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at William S. Middleton Memorial VA Hospital.
He was born on Feb. 20, 1938, in Madison, the son of Perry and Mary (Frye) Hove.
George graduated from Stoughton High School in 1956. He married Colleen June Thompson on July 16, 1960, in Middleton. He was called to active duty Oct. 3, 1956, with the U.S. Navy. George was a printer for American Family Insurance Company, retiring in 2013 after many years of hard work. He was a member of the Presidential Club of City Clerk, Jaycee, and Knights of Columbus.
George enjoyed bowling, golf, playing cards of any kind, horseshoes, camping, and was an avid sports fan. He especially cheered on the Packers and Badgers. His ultimate love was for his Lord and Savior and his family.
George is survived by his children, Anthony "Toby" (Valerie Bultman), Jen (Jim) Kirchstein, Tim, and Melissa (Bob) McGuffin; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Terry (Sue) Hove; and many other friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Colleen; parents; daughter, Dawn Renee; and brother, Mike Hove.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2939 Thinnes Street, Cross Plains, at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 with the Rev. Monsignor Healy presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. until time of the Mass on Saturday.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Cross Plains
Funeral & Cremation Care
2421 Church Street
(608) 798-3141
Events
Visitation
Sat Jan 18, 2020 @ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (Cross Plains) • 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, WI 53528
Mass of Christian Burial
Sat Jan 18, 2020 @ 12:30 PM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (Cross Plains) • 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Jean
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My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of George. May you rest in peace.
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Christine M. Steinke
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Jen,
I am so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. I played Euchre with him for several years and always enjoyed his company. He was a very special person. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Chris Steinke
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Barb Scholl
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So very sorry for your loss. I played cards with George at Mt. Horeb Sr. Center. Such a kind wonderful man. Loved playing cards with him. He will be truly missed. Hugs.
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Tina Wiersma
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So sorry for your loss. I worked with George at American Family, and I enjoyed working with him. My thoughts are with your family. Tina Wiersma
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Sherry Baldwin
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I was saddened to find out that George had left all of those who knew him. I worked with George for many years with PerMar security service for the University of Wisconsin Special Events. I also looked forward to seeing him at the VA as I also work here too. All good and fun memories from all the past years . I will greatly miss seeing George. Sherry Baldwin from Baraboo.
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Daryl Willie Wilde
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My sympathy to the family of George! I was planning to go to the visitation today, but the weather is preventing me from going. I knew George from playing euchre on Monday nights for several years. I always enjoyed our conversations about the Packers, Brewers, and Badgers. Our conversations and his smile will be missed. Daryl Willie Wilde