Ray A. Hobrock

Ray A. Hobrock , 55, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at his residence. His death was unexpected and occurred from natural causes.

He was born on Tuesday, September 4, 1962 in Decatur, Indiana the son of the late Franklin M. Hobrock and the late Marie A. (Rempe) Hobrock.

Ray helped on the family farm in addition to other farmers in the area. He was also formerly employed by Prestress Services Inc., Everett Farm Drainage, and Geels Backhoe, all in Decatur.

He loved his dogs, cooking, gardening, and farm life. An avid NASCAR fan, his favorite driver was Jimmy Johnson. When his mother became ill following the death of his father, Ray took it upon himself to care for her at her home for eight years.

Ray was a member of the Eagles Aerie #2653 in Decatur.

Survivors include his sister, Christine (John) Applequist of Long Beach, CA; sister, Rosalyn (Jerry Lee) Spindler of Harlan, IN; brother, Daniel Hobrock of Decatur, IN; four nieces & nephews, Chelsea Bridge; Jason Spindler; Ian Applequist; & Isabel Applequist; great nieces & nephews, Owen & Aubrey Bridge

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. Family & friends will be received for one hour prior to the service on Sunday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to PAWS of Adams County.