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Charles Hober

Charles Hober, 97, died peacefully at his home in Jenner’s Pond, West Grove, PA on September 5, 2024. He had congestive heart failure. He was the husband of Alice Hober who passed away in 2011.

He was born and grew up in New York City. His father died suddenly and unexpectedly when he was only two years old. So, he was raised by his mother, an opera singer, with help from his cherished older sister. He excelled academically, especially in mathematics, as well as in sports, attaining eight varsity letters in high school.

At age eighteen, Charles entered the navy, near the end of World War II. A year later he began attending the University of Michigan, from which he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

In 1950, Charles began his long career with the Dupont Company, starting as a draftsman designer in Wilmington, DE. He was soon promoted to an engineering position at the Savannah River nuclear power plant in South Carolina working on the safety control system. He liked to tell a story about how he solved a nuclear control rod problem by simply switching one electrical wire with another. In fact, he received a Dupont award for his exceptional work at the plant.

Charles continued to work for Dupont in Newark, DE, rising to positions of management. He married and raised his family there. Although not an architect, he used his drafting skills to design his own home, which he had built in the Covered Bridge neighborhood, and in which he lived until after his retirement.

He and Alice then moved to Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community. For many years after Alice passed away, he enjoyed the social life there, including playing bridge and Wii bowling, and enjoying deep friendships and companionship.

He loved music, especially Romantic era classical music and the Great American Songbook. Most of all he loved his friends and family, and was always there for them.

He is survived by his children, James Hober (Nina Port), Katherine Zaiser (David Zaiser), and Janet Goddard (Hank Goddard), and his grandchildren, Adam Zaiser, Henry Goddard IV, and Gillan Goddard.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 2nd at 2:00 pm in the theater at Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community, 2000 Greenbriar Lane, West Grove PA

Funeral Services

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 2nd at 2:00 pm in the theater at Jenner’s Pond Retirement Community, 2000 Greenbriar Lane, West Grove PA

Condolences

    Aileen and John Burmesiter writes,
    Dear Cathy, Janet and Jim, We are thinking of all of you at this sad time. Your father was able to live a very long life. It was Mrs. Brook that brought the obituary to our house yesterday that we learned of your Father's passing. You probably knew John, Laura & Susan We remember so fondly the Hober family three houses up from us, and especially when all the many little ones gathered at the bus stop at our house with the Hobdays, Campbells, etc. A lot of little blond heads. I still refer to your home as Hobers to this day. I've always remembered your Mother too. We talked a lot. I think at this point, that John and I may just be the last of the first home buyers here in Covered Bridge. A lot of changes, and one I noticed, we are having more young children all around just like when we came here. For some reason I am remembering something about Jim falling out of a tree when he was little. Just know we are thinking about all of you. Aileen and John too
    09/23/2024 08:05 pm
    Susie Forster Ulrich writes,
    My deepest sympathy to your family for the loss of your father. Our family grew up with your Dad and have so many wonderful memories with him. He and my father especially liked to play bridge together. I know you will cherish your memories you have with him.
    09/23/2024 08:27 pm
    Wayne Sammons lit a candle and writes,
    To the Hober family, I was saddened to hear of Chuck’s passing. He was my boss at Louviers. He was a gentle giant of a man.He was always complimentary and fair. It was a pleasure to have worked for and with him. I am sending thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time. Wayne Sammons
    09/24/2024 09:01 pm
    John Egbers writes,
    With Chuck, one of the last of a Great Generation faded away. He will be missed and remembered as an admired colleague and good friend. A well-lived life ended.
    10/01/2024 04:19 pm

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