Neil Hoch

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Neil G. Hoch, 55, of Perryville died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, at Perry County Memorial Hospital.

He was born April 14, 1947, at Brewer, Mo., son of Charles G. and Barbara S. McLellan Hoch. He and Jeanette F. Kirn were married May 13, 1978, at Perryville.

Hock worked in the engine shop at Sabreliner Corp. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and American Legion Post 133.

He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, Jarrod Hoch of Norfolk, Va., Matthew Hoch of St. Louis, Adam Hoch of the home; his mother of Perryville; and a granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Friends may call at Miller Family Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, and Saturday from 6:30 to 11:20 a.m. The parish wake will be at 7 p.m. Friday, and the rosary will be recited at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Vincent de Paul Church, with the Rev. Kevin Fausz officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery with graveside military honors courtesy of American Legion Post 133.