Theodore Hover

THEODORE HOVER Norway- Theodore “Ted” Hover age 91 of Norway died Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers, MI. He was born on June 5, 1918 in Goodman, WI., the son of the late Thaddeus and Clara (Jendryka) Hover. Ted grew up in Kingsford and Iron Mountain area, graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1936. He joined the CCC for a brief period of time before moving to Chicago, where he learned his trade as a glazier. Ted served his country in the U.S. Navy’s 1st Construction Battalion (Sea Bees) during World War II from 1941-45 and was stationed in the South Pacific Islands. He returned to Chicago and became a co-owner in the Austin Glass and Mirror Co. for approximately 30 years. Ted fulfilled one of the dreams of his youth when he obtained his pilot’s license and became the proud owner of a 4 passenger Cessna. He enjoyed fishing trips to Canada, pheasant hunting in the Dakota’s and frequent trips to his camp in Channing, to spend time with his family and friends. After retiring he spent the winter months in Florida and summers between his home at Light Lake in Amasa and his home in Chicago, which was his main residence for 42 years. In addition to hunting and fishing Ted enjoyed woodworking, dancing and was an avid reader. He had a great affection for dogs and throughout his lifetime had one or two consistently, devoting much time and attention to his canine companions. Ted married the former Dorothy McGlamary on November 8, 1979 and the couple resided in Norway. She preceded him in death on December 1, 1999. He is survived by three sisters Leona Harwath of Rockford, IL., Dorothy (Clarence) Lindeman of Niagara, WI., and Delores Secrist of Niagara, WI.; step-daughter Sally (Ron) Hammerschlag of Hubertus, WI and her children Andrew (Monica Puder) Trevarthen of Milwaukee, WI. and Amy Trevarthen of Hubertus, WI; nieces Darlene (Dick) Simonavich of Rockford, IL., Sherry (Kurt) Larson of Spread Eagle, WI., Gaylynn Secrist of Hawaii, DeeAnn (Telly) Montanez of Draper, UT and Sandy VanMarter of Kingsford; nephews Frank (Nancy) Harwath of Rockford, IL., Dr. Gary (Carol) Lindeman of Madison, WI., and Edward (Ida) Secrist of Kingsford; along with many great nieces and nephews. Ted was preceded in death by an infant sister Claire Ann; brothers Walter and Bernard Hover; nephew Larry Secrist; brothers-in-law Frank Harwath and Edward Secrist. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 21 from 3-4 p.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 4 p.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home with Deacon Ron LeMire presiding. Interment will be held at the Norway Township Cemetery.

Theodore Hover

June 5, 1918 - August 18, 2009