Joseph Hoch

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Joseph "Albert" Hoch, 80, of Perryville died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, at Perry County Memorial Hospital.

He was born Sept. 10, 1921, in Perry County, son of Charles Julies and Mary Leona Sims Hoch. He and Alvara Ada Bishop were married Aug. 21, 1948.

Hoch was a retired logger from East Perry Lumber Co. He was a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Kevin and Wayne Hoch of Perryville; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother.

Friends may call at Young and Sons Funeral Home from 4-9 p.m. today, and Friday after 6:30 a.m.

Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Rev. Dennis Cebulak will officiate. Burial will be in Crossroads Methodist Cemetery.