BELLE CENTER – Funeral services for Robert Hoovler will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, at The Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Phil Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview McDonald Cemetery. Friends and family may visit from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, at the funeral home.

Robert died on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 4, 1952, in Mount Vernon to the late Gaylord and Betty (Spearman) Hoovler. He married Mary Ellen Hostetler, and they later divorced; he then married Nancy Durbin, and she preceded him in death. Robert then married Sallie Freeman, and she survives in Belle Center.

Also surviving are three daughters; Julie Nichols of Fredericktown, Amanda Franz of Sebring, Florida, and Marcia Hoovler of Belle Center; two sons, Matthew Hoovler of Danville and William (Kari) Hoovler of Belle Center; a sister, Beverly (Gary) Brennstuhl of Danville; a brother, Bill (Bev) Hoovler of Harrington, Delaware; four grandchildren, Wyatt and Wade Nichols, Callie Franz and Reid Hoovler; several nieces and nephews; and his faithful companion; his dog, Buckeye.

Robert was a lifelong farmer and also worked as a cattle buyer for Egbert Livestock for 29 years. As owner of Rolling Hills Farms Simmentals LLC, Robert's whole life revolved around his farm and cattle. He was a member of the American Simmental Association, the Ohio Simmental Association, the Ohio Cattlemen's Association and the Hardin County Cattle Producers. He loved everything about being a cattle farmer. Even in his free time, he would attend cattle shows and fairs.

Memorial donations in Robert's honor may be made to the Ohio Jr. Simmental Association, 11203 Mullinix Road, West Salem, OH 44287.

Online condolences may be expressed at pricefh.net.