William "Bill" C Hogue

William "Bill" C. Hogue, age 94, of Hannibal, MO passed away at 5:55 pm Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico, MO.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday December 6, 2025 at 11:00 am, at the Grand View Funeral Home. 
Chad Rosenstengel will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand View Burial Park.

A visitation celebrating Bill's life will be held Saturday December 6, 2025 at 10:00 am until time of the service at the Grand View Funeral Home.

William was born on May 2, 1931, in Audrain County, MO, to Claude and Anna Belle (Kays) Hogue.

He was united in marriage to Dolores A Rosenstengel on May 16, 1954 in Hannibal, MO, and they spent 68 loving years together.

He is survived by his Daughters; Cindy Williams (Gary Sellers) of Vandalia, MO, Tina Pickett (Tom) of New London, MO; Grandchildren; Cole Williams, Tyler Pickett, Mary Blackford, Alicia Lake, Bonnie Arnold, Becky Pickett; Great Grandchildren; Nathan Blackford, Connor Blackford, Issac Blackford, Brooklyn Pickett, Hunter Lewellen, Kasen Lake, Emmett Arnold, Brent Arnold, Kennady McCurdy and one Great-Great Granddaughter Taylee Blackford.

He was preceded in death by his parents Claude and Anna Belle, wife, Dolores; and his daughter Cheryl Vuch.

A Veteran, William honorably served his country in the Air Force during the Korean War as a Crew Chief on a 
B-36 Bomber.

Professionally, William worked as a farmer.

William was a member of the Fraternal order of Eagles, Moose Lodge 841 in Hannibal, and 
Vandalia VFW Post 2173.

William, known by all as "Bill", loved the great outdoors. He could be found gardening, hunting, fishing, trapping, among many other activities. As long as he was outside he was in his element. William was also a great friend and enjoyed drinking coffee and shooting pool. He was very proud of his family and loved his grand children very much. He will be missed by all.

Pallbearers:

Cole Williams, Nathan Blackford, Connor Blackford, Nick Blackford, Hunter Lewellen, Chad Arnold, Kasen Lake, Tyler Pickett.

Honorary Pallbearers:

Emmett Arnold, Brent Arnold, Brooklyn Pickett, Kennady McCurdy, Taylee Blackford.