Darrell Hoot

Darrell W. Hoot, 90, a resident of Huntertown, passed away peacefully at his home at 7:20 a. m. on Saturday, July 14, 2012. Mr. Hoot was born May 27, 1922, in Huntertown to Blake E. & Alla Mae (Emminger) Hoot,and was a lifelong resident of the Huntertown community. He served in the US Coast Guard and helped to form the Huntertown VFW Post 11314. He farmed for over 20 years, retired in 1982 from International Harvester in Fort Wayne after 22 years, and later worked for Furrow Building Materials for ten years. He was a member of Pathway Community Church in Fort Wayne, Churubusco Lodge 515 F&AM, and was past worthy patron of Churubusco Order of the Eastern Star 136. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Fort Wayne, and Mizpah Shrine A.A.O.N.M.S. In addition, he was also an active member of Huntertown Lions Club. He loved woodworking and started a community woodworking class. It grew into a group of 250 members, now known as Huntertown Woodworkers. Darrell is survived by his wife, Margaret "Peggy H. (Rogers)Hoot, to whom he was married for over 64 years; daughter, Beverly (Dave) Wagner of Roanoke; three sons, Marvin (Apryl) Hoot of Woodburn, Ronald (Sharon) Hoot of Fort Wayne, and Roger (Nancy) Hoot of LaOtto; 19 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers. Calling hours are from 4-8 pm Monday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco, with a Masonic memorial service at 8:00 pm. Funeral service will be held at Pathway Community Church, 11910 Shearwater Run, (off Carroll Rd.) at 11:00 am Tuesday, with calling there two hours prior to the service. Pastor Ron Williams and Dr. David Biberstein will officiate, and interment will follow in Huntertown Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Pathway Community Church, Huntertown Lions Club, or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. ******************************************