Richard "Dick" Hoverman, 68, of Van Wert passed away surrounded by loved ones at 6:01 pm on January 8, 2021. He was born December 21, 1952 to the late C. Olen and Helen (Ward) Hoverman.

He is survived by his beloved wife Pam and his children: Tracy (Mark) Beech of Scott, Cassandra "Casey" York of Van Wert, Chris Mills of Van Wert, Bryan Mills of Medina, Alisha (Hunter) Lies of Rockford and Anna Lee of Van Wert. Dick also has 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. His siblings Mike (Mary) Hoverman, Maumee, Barb Furniss, Waterville, and Mary Lou Johns, Charlotte, NC also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Teri Sowers.

Dick was a life-long member of the Van Wert community. He was an active member of Victory Church of God in Van Wert. He also served as the grill cook at the Farmer's Daughter Restaurant during the county fair for the last several years. He was recently employed by Wild Willys.

Dick never knew a stranger and if you were blessed enough to be his friend then you became a member of his family. He will surely be missed by many people.