Robert Spencer Hoagland

Robert Spencer Hoagland, 87, of Harrodsburg, passed away on November 5, 2022. Bob, the second of seven children, was born on a small farm in Cope, Indiana to Isaac and Charleen Hoagland. He attended school at Morgantown, graduating in 1953. He was a member of the tri-county champions basketball team. After graduation, he married the love of his life, Frances Marie Carmichael on November 6. Together, they had four children: Bob Hoagland, Jr. (Carol); Joy Ira (Rodney); Bonnie Deckard (Wayne); and Anthony “Joe” Hoagland. Known to many for his strong work-ethic, Bob spent 32 years working at Cummins Engine Company in Columbus, Indiana. He was also a scout leader and a founding baseball coach at Smithville. He was a member of Stanford Masonic Lodge (Past Master), Murat Shrine Club, and the Indianapolis Valley Scottish Rite. He joined the Order of Eastern Star later in life and enjoyed traveling with Frances. He proudly served as Worthy Grand Patron of the Indiana Order of Eastern Star which took him to many other jurisdictions during his tenure. He was an avid NASCAR fan, formerly cheering for Tony “Smoke” Stewart, and more recently rooting on Chase Elliott (he also enjoyed seeing Juan Pablo Montoya crash). Bob enjoyed tending to his sizable vegetable garden, growing corn, beans, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, of which there were many days the kids and grandkids would help pick and can. Bob’s loud and cheerful laugh was contagious, making family gatherings downright hilarious at times. Bob was a member of Harrodsburg United Methodist Church. He helped to rebuild the church after the original church burned. Bob is survived by his wife, children, brothers Sam Hoagland (Sandy), Chuck Hoagland, and Dan Hoagland (Opal), brother-in-law David Huff, sister-in-law Rosemarie Hurst, 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Wynona Barnett, Issac Hoagland, Luella Huff, an infant brother; sister-in-law Brenda Hoagland; brother-in-law “Joe” Barnett; and faithful canine companions, Prince and Ashton. The family would like to thank the staff at Stonecroft as well as all his doctors and nurses. A special thanks to Dr Melissa Hullinger. Memorial contributions can be made to the local Harrodsburg United Methodist church. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. beginning with a public Masonic Service, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Harrodsburg United Methodist Church, 9254 South 3rd, Ave., Bloomington. Burial will follow at Clover Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Harrodsburg United Methodist Church. Allen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4155 South Old State Road 37, Bloomington, have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Robert Spencer Hoagland

December 8, 1934 - November 5, 2022