William J. Hoover

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Dr. William J. Hoover March 26, 1928 ? July 6, 2010 at 82 years old, Bill passed away in Colorado Springs, Colorado, after suffering a stroke. Bill was the beloved husband of Ellen Hoover for over 60 years. He will be forever remembered by his adoring children Mike Hoover, Jane Bartlett, and Laura Thiel; treasured grandchildren Emily Kiefer, K.C. Gillispie, Brian, Clay, and Mike Bartlett and Grace Thiel; prized great grandchildren Ashlyn, Clarissa, Adriana and Kamryn; loving sister Mary Council and caring in-laws Bobi Hoover, Bob Bartlett, Dave Thiel, Dustin Kiefer, and Lisa Bartlett, along with countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know him.
Born and raised in Champaign, Illinois, Bill was one of two children born to the late Scott and Dorothy Hoover. After graduating high school in Champaign, Bill went on to receive his Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Illinois, majoring in Food Technology with minors in Business Administration and Mathematical Statistics.
As President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Institute of Baking for 18 years, Bill left his mark worldwide. His worked enhanced food safety, processing, distribution, and nutrition at home, in the U.S., and abroad. Bill's work and research helped improve the nutritional value of food in 67 countries.
Prior to his time with A.I.B., Bill was Director for the Food and Feed Grain Institute and Head of Kansas State University's Department of Grain Science and Industry. Throughout his distinguished career, Bill served on numerous boards and committees in areas as varied as he was dynamic. He was honored numerous times throughout his life including Kansas Scientist of the Year, 2007 inductee into the Baking Hall of Fame and Citizen of the Year in Manhattan, KS, in 1981.
Bill loved being with his family and friends. He was an avid golfer, dedicated follower of all Kansas State and University of Illinois athletics, and enthusiastic violinist. He inspired all who knew him with his wit, integrity, and charm. Bill was especially talented at bringing smiles to the faces of those around him with his trademark sense of humor.
Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service on July 10, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 612 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502, with Reverends Nancy J Kollhoff and Ben Duerfeldt officiating.
A memorial scholarship has been established in Bill's name at the American Institute of Baking and may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502 or the American Institute of Baking, 1213 Baker's Way, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.
Here, you were our idol
In our minds you'll always be
Your soul is now free

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Walter married Dorothy Edwina Green. Dorothy was born on 6 Dec 1908 in Champaign, Illinois, USA; died on 9 Oct 1992 in Champaign, Illinois, USA; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Rosa I. Pennock on 12 Jan 1902. Rosa (daughter of John Thomas Pennock and Mary Anna Green) was born on 25 Jan 1872 in Erie, Kansas, USA; died in 1955 in Champaign, Illinois, USA; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary Anna Green on 3 Sep 1868 in Griggsville, Illinois, USA. Mary was born on 28 Oct 1840 in Richmond, London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames, Greater London, England, United Kingdom; died on 15 Jan 1922 in Pittsfield, Illinois, USA; was buried in Pittsfield West Cemetery, Pittsfield, Pike County, Illinois, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]