Donald J. Hosch Jr.'s Obituary
Donald Joseph Hosch, Sr. passed peacefully in the loving arms of his beloved wife, Martha Jane Noble Schwabe Hosch on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at the age of 77 years eight months and two days. He was born on December 10, 1936, in New Orleans, LA, and has been a resident of Covington, LA since 1991.
Don was the loving son of his predeceased parents, Henry William Hosch II and Florence Doyle Hosch and by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, James Noble and Dottie Noble. He was also preceded in death by his two older brothers, William Henry Hosch III and Clarence Gerard Hosch, his sister Doris Hosch Gabriel, two sons Ronald and Michael Hosch, his niece Nancy Virginia Elmer, his sisters-in-law, Audrey Hosch, Sherril Hosch, and brother-in-law, Sonny Waguespack.
Don was married to his beloved wife, Martha, for 39 years, 6 months and 12 days and was father to Donald J. Hosch, Jr. (Iva) and Gary V. Schwabe, Jr. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Lisa Marie Callia Schwabe and his cherished grandchildren Rebecca Ann Schwabe and James Noble Schwabe; his sister-in-law, Sallie Noble Elmer; nieces Martha Elmer Hurley and JoAnn Elmer Adkins, along with their husbands Kris Hurley and Bill Adkins; and great-niece Dottie Adkins. Don is the brother of Carolyn Hosch Reed, husband Donald, Lorraine Hosch Waguespack and Roland Hosch.
Don attended Saint Joseph Elementary, McDonogh #11, and Warren Easton High School. He also proudly served his country in the US Army from 1957-1963. A member of the HQ Co, 1st Medium Tank Battalion, 37th Armor, he was stationed in Germany, Texas, Arkansas, and New Jersey. Don was a marine surveyor with World Marine Associates, Inc for 24 years and was regional manager for Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. He ended his career with Boasso America Corporation and belonged to both the Traffic Club and Propeller Club of New Orleans.
Don’s wish was that all of his extended family, neighbors, friends, and coworkers remember him in good health with a smile on his face. Services were private and closed.
The family wishes to acknowledge the outstanding care provided by St. Tammany Hospice. Special recognition should be given to his four “angels”—nurses Susan Tufts, Ann Warner, Alden Adams, and Donna Berbling, and the full staff, headed by, Paula Toups, Patty Green, and Deacon Louis Ogle.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of St. Tammany, 1202 S. Tyler St. Covington, LA 70433.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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