Robert Lee “Hoss” Race, 69, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Reid Health in Richmond.
Hoss was born in Brookville to Rudy and Betty Sheperd Race on August 9, 1951. He married the love of his life, Peggy Fledderman, on November 28, 1970 and they enjoyed over forty-nine years together. Hoss retired from Owen Corning in Brookville. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis, and retired from the Brookville Volunteer Fire Department after twenty-six years of service.
In addition to his wife Peggy, Hoss is survived by four children: John Race and Trish, Cathy Stockhoff and Dutch, Susie Ball and Aynsley, and Ann Race; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers: Gene, Dwight, and Larry Race; and several nieces and nephews. Hoss was preceded in death by his parents; a son Andy, who died January 11, 2018; and a brother, Roger Race.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Saints Philomena and Cecilia Cemetery, Oak Forest. Friends may visit at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home ~ 929 Main Street, Brookville ~ on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to the Brookville Volunteer Fire Department 900 Mill St. Brookville, IN 47012; St. Michael’s Church or Masses ~145 E. St. Michael’s Blvd. Brookville, IN 47012; or the Hope House in Richmond ~ 275 Grove Rd. Richmond, IN 47374.
Due to the COVID-19 precautions and state mandates, all attending will be asked to follow proper social distancing protocol, including wearing a mask. If you are not feeling well, or if you have compromised immune system, you are encouraged to stay home.
For more information or to send memories, condolences, or sign online guest book go to www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve Hoss’s family.