From
The Florence Gause Collection
June 2, 1963
He had been in failing health for several years
and recently was forced to sell his business.
He had owned Lakeside Auction Sales at the corner of Brandon
and TouVelle Streets in Celina.
Mr. Hoblet was born in Adams County, Ind., May
17, 1908 and his parents were Mrs. Olive Tinkham Hoblet, who is
critically ill in Adams County Hospital at Decatur, and the late John
Hoblet. He was also
preceded in death by his first wife, Bessie Strickler Hoblet, who was
killed in an automobile accident, and two brothers, Homer and Vercil.
He was a member of St Paul’s Evangelical and
Reform Church in Liberty Township and the Celina Moose Lodge.
In 1933 Mr. Hoblet married Gertrude Baker, who
survives, together with his mother, and six daughters, Mrs. Lester
(Sandra) Strickler of Willshire;
Mrs. Gene (Linda) Michaud, R. 1, Willshire; Dana, Myra and
Carla Hoblet, all at home; and Mrs. Sam (Nita) Hellwarth, R.1, Celina.
There are seven grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Ethel Bebout
of Willshire.
Vale and Stein Funeral Home in Celina has
charge of arrangements and friends may call there after noon Friday.
The casket will not be opened.
Funeral rites are set for 2 p.m. Saturday in
the E and R church, with Rev. Larry May officiating.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.