Donald Bruce Hodge

Donald "Bruce" Hodge, age 93, of Hobart passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was born on July 31, 1927 in Fredonia, Kentucky to the late Asel and Mary (nee Vinson) Hodge. On August 4, 1950, he married Luetta Matthews in Hobart, Indiana. Bruce loved his Kentucky farm and spoke of it often.  He enjoyed resale shops, tools, tree cutting, and fixing things.  He will be remembered as a simple, sweet, and honest family man with a dry sense of humor.  He had a quick wit and loved to laugh. Above all, he loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Bruce is survived by his sons, Donald W. (Jane) Hodge of Muscatine, IA, Cliff (Betsy) Hodge of Moscow Mills, MO; daughters, Sandra L. (Ray) Love of Strongsville, OH, Carolyn (Rod) Warren of Hobart, Peggy (Mike) Carns of Valparaiso; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Luetta "Lu" Hodge; brothers, Randell, Willie, Vinson, Roy, Rawels, Wilber, Asel, Harold; and sisters, Mary Jo Corey, Mildred Matthews.

Memorial contributions in Bruce's name may be made to the First Baptist Church of New Chicago, 401 Huber Blvd, Hobart, Indiana 46342.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jerry Stepp officiating at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Visitation will take place just prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 pm at the funeral home. Please note that due to Lake County Covid-19 restrictions attendance will be limited to 25 people at one time.  Masks will be required, and hand sanitizer will be available.  We ask that everyone helps us in keeping everyone safe and practices social distancing. For more information, please call (219) 942-2109. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com .