Charles Grover Hiob, Jr.
August 06, 1922 - January 22, 2010
Obituary
Charles Grover Hiob, Jr. of Havre de Grace died January 22 at Citizens Care Center. He was 87. Born in Baltimore he was the son of the late Charles G. and Bertha (Kreafle) Hiob, Sr.
Mr. Hiob graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelors degree in business. He retired from civil service at Aberdeen Proving Ground having worked in the civilian personnel office of TECOM. He served with the military attaché to the Chinese Nationalist Government during WWII. In one and a half years he was promoted to the rank of Master Sergeant, receiving the Bronze Star Medal for outstanding service.
He was a life member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, having served on the church council in various capacities. He coordinated and served church dinners, made and provided the communion wine from 1979-2001, sang in the choir, and managed St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery. He helped with FISH. He was a friend of Concord Point Lighthouse, a friend of the Havre de Grace Library, and a friend of the Havre de Grace Lock House Museum. He volunteered with the Salvation Army. He was a member of the Havre de Grace Masonic Lodge, he served on the Board of Directors at APGFCU for over 25 years, and served on the Havre de Grace City Council Board of Appeals. He was also an instructor in Personnel Supervision extension courses for Harford Community College and was a member of the Winemakers Club.
Mr. Hiob is survived by his wife of 65 years Ruth (Seibert) Hiob of Havre de Grace; his son, Charles G. Hiob, III of Edgewood; his daughter Pamela Hiob Coakley and husband Steve, of Havre de Grace; two grandchildren, Christian C. Coakley and Tiffany N. Hiob; brother, George C. Hiob of Chincoteague, VA and his sister Ruth H. Sissom of Cecil County.
A visitation will be held on Monday, January 25 from 5-8pm at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home. Funeral services conducted by Rev. G. Neale Wirtanen will be held on Tuesday, January 26 at 11:00am at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Interment will be in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 201 Mt. Royal Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21001.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Mon Jan 25, 2010 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Graveside
Tue Jan 26, 2010 @ 12:00 AM EDT
St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery • Route 40 and Spesutia Road, Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Tue Jan 26, 2010 @ 11:00 AM EDT
St. Pauls' Lutheran Church • 201 Mt. Royal Ave., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Dave Morlok
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Please know our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. I fully understand the grief as well as the sense of peace that you are feeling. You had the luxury of being with your Dad as he left and was called home. I am certain that any fears he may have had about the unknown were greatly relieved by your reassurances. He is no longer living in a world of confusion and turmoil, he is Home. I will never again be able to raise a glass of wine without thinking of your Dad or mine. The world was a much better place because your father was allowed to live here. He now truly Lives.
JJ
John P. Correri jr.
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On behalf of the Correri family I'd like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Hiob Family. Mr. Charles Hiob will always be remember for his commitment to his family, community, and his career. I will always remember his visits while shopping at my families market. Mr. Hiob, you will be missed. JPC jr.
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Barry and Margie Decker
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Please accept our condolences on the death of Charles G. Hiob, Jr. I met and worked with Charlie as a volunteer at Aberdeen Proving Ground Federal Credit Union in 1986. Being a new volunteer, Charlie taught me a lot about credit union operations and never failed to answer the dozens of questions I had. We were honored to be invited to one of his wine making parties at the farm. It was a day my wife and I will never forget. A beautiful sunny day, with lots of his friends, and Charlie guiding us all in the tasks he wanted us to help him with while making grapes into wine. At credit union Christmas parties, Charles always asked my wife Margie to dance. They both enjoyed it immensely. Charlie will be missed for his quick wit, winning smile, and colorful blazers. He was a good friend, a firm credit unionist and a great credit to the Community of Havre de Grace and Harford County.
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Edith Goldsmith
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My deepest sympathy to the family at the time of Charles' death. It's never a good time to say good bye, but he has earned his place in heaven. He will never be forgotten at St. Paul's.
JH
Janice Hash
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Charles always brought a smile to my face when I passed by his room at Citizens Care Center. His big smile and charming personality always made my day. He was so proud of his puzzles. May he rest in peace.
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Rosemary Queen
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I wish Charles' family comfort and peace during this time. I miss seeing him at church each Sunday.