Robert H. Hoying, age 84, of Minster, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

He was born on December 9, 1931 in Minster, Ohio to the late Louis I. & Della (Dickman) Hoying. On October 13, 1962 he married Janet Eilerman and she is surviving and lives in Minster.

He is also survived by two children, Julie and Dan Fausey and Jon and Sheri Hoying, Minster. Grandchildren: Jenna & Matt Schultz, Lauren & Sam Otting, Natalie, Jonathan & Andrew Fausey, Jacqueline, Jacob, Janae, Jenavieve, Josephine, Jillian, Julia & Jack Hoying. Great-grandchildren, Alia Marie & Alex Schultz and Cameron Otting. Brothers: Donald & Edna Hoying, Celina and Charles & Marcille Hoying, Minster, sister-in-law Rita Hoying, Minster.

He is preceded in death by brothers & sisters: Louis Hoying, Adele & George Fernandez, Jim & Irene Hoying and Marie Hoying.

He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. He is a former Marine who served during the Korean War. In 1985 he founded Fabcor Inc. And was Owner and Operator and was still working daily through last week.

He served two terms on the Minster Village Council and also two terms on the Minster Board of Public Affairs. He is a member of Minster F.O.E. #1391 Eagles and had served as a trustee. He is a 67 year member of the Knights of Columbus and also the Marian Devotional Society.

He was a part of the first Minster Boy Scout Troop in Minster in 1944 and served as Assistant Scout Master. He then proceeded to start the Cub Scout organization in Minster. He was involved with the Cub Scouts even as Scout Master for many years even through the '70's when his son Jon was involved.

He was one of the co-founders of the Minster Historical Society and served as the first president. He has contributed numerous personal items for the society's use. His time, energy and knowledge have been an asset to the society.

He was also the co-founder of the Minster Area Right to Life and also served as their first president. His leadership has made that organization into what it is today. He has continued to be involved with the organization and has contributed time, materials, much energy and resources to many of their fundraisers, including the Baby Contest at Oktoberfest.

More importantly we feel Robert is special for a few more reasons. He has helped so many people, most times anonymously. He has given his time and effort to neighbors, friends and even strangers with any help that may be needed of him.

He has provided emotional support to many families and individuals through prayerful intercessions so numerous we cannot count. He has truly made a difference in many people's lives. He impressed upon his family though, that it isn't always about serving on a board or being president of something. It is the behind the scenes, unselfishness giving of oneself, that makes the difference.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster with Rev. Rick Nieberding and Rev. David Hoying, Co-celebrants. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery with full military honors by the Minster Firing Squad.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster on Friday, March 18 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Robert was a true long-time defender of the unborn. Family requests that memorials may be made to Minster Area Right to Life.