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Elkhart - Abraham Hoogenboom, 87, of 23231 Rebecca Drive, died at 1:35 pm Saturday (Jan. 10, 2009) at Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen.

He was born June 19, 1921, in Goshen to Leonard H and Arlie (Elzerman) Hoogenboom. He married 1941.

She survives along with two daughters, three sons, all of Elkhart; five brothers, 12 grandchildren four step-grandchildren; and 16 great-granchildren.

He was preceded in death by an infant brother; one brother, Arthur Hoogenboom; and one sister, Agnes Hoogenboom.

Mr Hoogenboom taught government and history at Concord High School for 25 years before retiring in 1983. He was also the basketball coach at Concord High School, Atwood and Mentone.

He was a graduate of Goshen High School and Indiana University, where he earned a master's degree. He was a veteran of World War II, having fought at Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge.

He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church. He often visited persons in the Elkhart County jail and nursing homes.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm today at the Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S Main St, Goshen.

Burial will be at Rock Run Cemetery at 9:30 am Tuesday.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church, 67664 CR 24. Dr Daniel Gelatt of Calvary Baptist will officiate.

Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com.