Robert Emil Hovey

Robert Emil Hovey, age 75, of Kenosha, passed away surrounded by loved ones at his residence on September 5^th, 2024. He was born in Waukegan, IL, on November 28^th, 1948, to the late Elmer Hovey and Sylvia (Maki). On May 18^th, 1974, he married Ann (Schorn) in Waukegan, IL. He spent most of his early years in Waukegan and later moved his family to Kenosha in 1978. He worked as a bricklayer for various contractors and then transitioned to sales for Columbia Pipe and Koetz and Barton.

He loved golfing in his league, coaching his grandchildren’s t-ball and little league teams and traveling to Sugar Island, MI, Door County and Minocqua. He was a talented artist that specialized in oil landscapes and an accomplished athlete participating in championship football and baseball teams. He was known by many as a friend to all. His most precious memories were always of those spent with his family.

He is survived by his wife Ann Hovey, daughter: Jeanne (Rob) Klemp, daughter in law: Jamie Hovey, grandchildren: Aaron, Leah, Nathaniel, Rachel, Noah and Stella, and brothers: Al (Patricia) Hovey, and John (Diane) Hovey, and sister-in-law Carol (Mark) Miller. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother: Tommy, and son Robert “Bobby” Hovey.

We would like to thank the following for all their help with making Bob’s journey more comfortable: Hospice Alliance, John and Nancy Slye, Dr. Chua, our caregivers:  Kelly, Vera, Tiffany, Traci and Erica and all of our friends and family.

A visitation for Robert will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (8760 37^th Ave) in Kenosha on September 11^th, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. A service will take place at church the same day at 11:00 A.M. Inurnment of cremated remains will follow the services at St. George Catholic Cemetery.

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