Robert Joseph Hoover

Robert Joseph "Bob" Hoover, age 76, of Richmond, Texas passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 19, 1946. Bob graduated from Emmerich Manual High School in 1965. After serving three years as a Seargent in the United States Marine Corps he obtained an associate degree in mechanical engineering from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. As a proud member of ASHRAE(The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers), Bob was involved in designing countless HVAC and plumbing systems for remarkable buildings throughout the country, many of which are right here in the Houston area. He retired from CHPA Consulting Engineers as the Mechanical Department Manager after 30 accomplished years. When not working Bob enjoyed bowling, tennis, racquetball, golf, and spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by his parents Claude Morris and Margaret Elizabeth Hoover; brothers, Harold and Dutch; sister, Juanita. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Clarissa Manuel Hoover; daughter, Darlene Elaine Cole and her husband Steven Lee Cole; daughter, Charlene Ann Shuck; son, Robert Anthony Hoover; grandchildren, Robert James Ochoa, Michael Andrew Ochoa, Brook Taylor Shuck, Brice Tylor Shuck, & Ethan Payne Hoover; great-grandchildren, Priscilla Jayden Ochoa, Liam Alexander Ochoa, & Nami Madelene Ochoa.

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