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Loren Hoagland

[October 11, 2013]  LINCOLN -- Loren Robert Hoagland, 89, of Lincoln, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2013, at his home.

(Below is a copy of the obituary from the funeral home.)

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Loren Robert Hoagland, 89, of Lincoln, passed away October 7, 2013 at his home.

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln. Funeral services will be 11 AM Wednesday, October 16, 2013 also at the funeral home. Burial will follow in New Union Cemetery, Lincoln.

Loren was born February 4, 1924 in Lincoln, IL., the son of Theodore and Leona (Thompson) Hoagland. He married Audrey Musick on December 21, 1942 in Missouri. She preceded him in death on August 19, 1973.

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He was one of the owners, chief mechanic, and professional truck driver for Hoagland Motors and Hoagland Transfer. Loren was a member of the Lincoln Elks Lodge #914, the Fraternal order of Eagles, AMVETS, and the American Legion Post 263 in Lincoln.

He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a first class machinist mate on the USS Thompson DD 627 during the invasion of Normandy.

Surviving are his children: Gary (Carol) Hoagland of Florida, Robert (Laurie) Hoagland of Rhode Island, William Hoagland of Lincoln, IL., and Marilee (Kim) Bruns of Pennsylvania; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and nephew Bud (Helen) Hoagland of Lincoln, IL. also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 4 brothers, and granddaughter Jacy Hoagland.

Memorial donations may be made to Jacy's Gift in memory of his granddaughter and will be accepted at the funeral home.