Memorial Service
Zion Lutheran Church
624 Barnett St.
Kerrville, TX  78028
Monday, October 17, 2022
10:00 AM
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Committal and Inurnment with Military Honors
Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach
San Antonio, TX  78209
Monday, October 17, 2022
2:30 PM
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I served in the Army.

Robert "Bob" Benjamin HochI am a Veteran.

of Kerrville, TX

September 24, 1943 - May 15, 2022


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Robert ''Bob'' Benjamin Hoch, 78, of Kerrville, TX, passed away on May 15, 2022, at Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center, San Antonio after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease linked to exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam, and other health issues.

Born in Fort Sill, OK to Monica Evelyn Fox and Louis Anthony Hoch on September 24, 1943. Bob was preceded in death by parents Monica and Louis, and siblings Margaret O'Brien, Louis Hoch, and John Hoch.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 22 years, Pamela Siobhan (Stuart-Mills); sister Mary Louise Stewart; six children: Rebecca Hoch, Robert Michael Hoch, Rachel Hoch-Cushman, Renee Hoch, Roxanne McCarley, and Benjamin Sanders Hoch, their spouses and eight grandchildren; and three stepchildren: Deborah Mart, Jonathan Cher, and Josephine Cher, their spouses and four step-grandchildren.

Bob attended Central Catholic High School in San Antonio, TX. He graduated from St. Mary's University with a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and a Master's degree in Economics. He was a commissioned US Army Officer, serving as a Military Advisor in the Vietnam War, where he earned the Bronze Star and many other awards for distinguished service. He had a long and satisfying career at Central Intelligence Agency as Branch Chief and Senior Analyst. He co-founded The Rachel Foundation and was a board member of the Association of Missing and Exploited Children's Organizations (AMECO).

Bob had a gift for making music come to life. He was a life-long church organist and choir director, including 28 years at St Mary's Church, Barnesville, MD, and 10 years at St. Anthony's Church, Harper, TX. He was Chorus Manager of the Hill Country Chorale. He sang in the nationally recognized Paul Hill Chorale and the Master Chorale in Washington, DC, and in the San Antonio Mastersingers.

Until his health failed, Bob was a member of Kiwanis Club of Kerrville and the Kerrville Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association (KCPAA). He loved to play tennis. Bob was a Friend of Bill for 32 years.

Over the long course of his health struggles, Bob received the highest standard of care from medical professionals, of which there are too many to count. The family extends special thanks to the Kerrville VA Medical Center teams, especially Dr. Dorothy Rosson; Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital San Antonio, especially the Palliative Care and West Surgical Teams, and to Dr. Laveta McDowell and the kidney care teams at DaVita Kerrville. Special thanks to Saite Westall, for her loving professional in-home care, and to Paula Scott of the Center for Fitness, his personal trainer.

Bob's Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM*, Monday, October 17, 2022 at Zion Lutheran Church, 624 Barnett, Kerrville, TX 78028, Livestream: www.zionkerrville.org

Committal and Inurnment with military honors will be held at 2:30 PM, Monday, October 17, 2022 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209, (suggested arrival 2:00-2:15 PM)

*(U.S. Central Daylight Time, GMT +6)

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8 Condolence(s)
Eddie and Debbie Tuckness
Junction, TX
Friday, October 14, 2022

Our hearts go out to Pamela and family. The loss of such a wonderful man will be felt by all that knew and loved him. We raise the family up in prayer for strength during this hard time. Prayers and hugs to you all.

Bernadette Langford
San Antonio, TX
Wednesday, July 20, 2022

My sincerest condolences to the entire Hoch family, his friends, and his care team during this time of mourning. His military service is recognized and appreciated.

Paula Schrimsher
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, June 8, 2022

A fellow PD Warrior. Now you sing in the Angel Chorus. May your family find solace in the warm memories.

Sandra Hungerford
Victoria, TX
Monday, May 23, 2022

My deepest condolences and prayers for peace and comfort to you and the family

Jerry Fife
Boulder City, NV
Sunday, May 22, 2022

Sioban and family, so saddened to see Bob had passed. Condolences to all. I had no idea his family was so large. I missed Bob after y'all moved to Kerrville.

A Salute to a fellow soldier.

Martha Davis
Kerrville, TX
Saturday, May 21, 2022

The world has lost a wonderful man, but the heavens have gained a stellar angel! I was blessed to see his determination to beat Parkinson’s before I retired. May God be with his family through adjusting to their loss.

Kathleen Bryson
Kerrville, TX
Saturday, May 21, 2022

I was honored to know Bob.

Martha Davis
Kerrville, TX
Friday, May 20, 2022

The world has lost a wonderful man, but the heavens have gained a stellar angel! I was blessed to see his determination to beat Parkinson’s before I retired. May God be with his family through adjusting to their loss.