Obituaries

September 14, 1937 to July 19, 2024

WINAMAC - Emanuel C. “Mann” Hoover, 86, lifelong farmer from Star City, passed away Friday, July 19, at Hickory Creek at Rochester.

He was born Sept 14, 1937 in Winamac, to the late Leo C. and Edna Mae [Geier] Hoover. He graduated from Pulaski High School in 1955. On Aug. 25, 1972, he married Martha Lynn Small in Monticello. She passed away Feb. 2, 1992.

Mann Hoover

He is survived by:
Fremont L. (Shirley) Hoover, Brother
Shirley (Frank) Shilling, Niece
Susan Henry, Niece
Richard (Jane) Hoover, Nephew
Marjorie (Tom) Overmyer, Niece
Joseph (Marie) Hoover, Nephew
Karen Davis, Niece
Peggy Davis, Niece
Charles (Phyllis) Hoover, Nephew
Christine (Tim) Allen, Niece
Lawrence (Wendy) Hoover, Nephew
Christopher (Angela) Hoover, Nephew
Jeremy Hoover, Nephew
Jim Small, Brother-in-law
Don Small, Brother-in-law
Vicki Tibbals, Niece
Heather Small, Niece
Keith Small, Nephew
Terri Wood, Niece
Many Great-Nieces and -Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Arden L. (Ann) Hoover, Brother
Howard F. (Evelyn) Hoover, Brother
Bob Small, Brother-in-law
Kenneth Carl Hoover, Infant Nephew

Mr. Hoover was a longtime member of the Northern Indiana Power Fom the Past and enjoyed organizing the pedal tractor pulls. He was also a member of the IH Collector’s Club and Pulaski Fest-a-Mill Committee. He had a great mind for creating and inventing new things. His talent went beyond simple tinkering. In addition to being a successful farmer, he was also a talented drainage contractor. He was well known in the area for his wit and sense of humor. Most recently, he forged strong friendships with the staff and residents of Hickory Creek.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. Additional visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, July 25, at the funeral home. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. (Thursday) with Rev. Ed Clark officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition) in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Fest-a-Mill (for the annual Christmas light display).

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.