William Theodore Van Hook, age 84 of Batesville, IN passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville. Born July 27, 1932 in West Terra Haute, IN he was the son of the late Eugene & Pauline (Dierdorf) Van Hook.
William retired from Schirk’s International in Greensburg, IN but was fleet maintenance director for Batesville Casket Co. for over 20 years. He was a member of the Ripley County Community Foundation, Social Lodge 86 F&AM Terra Haute, IN and Scottish Rite Valley of Terra Haute. He served his county in the US Army at the end of Korea. William married Marilyn M. Cook on September 1, 1956.
William is survived by his son Robert Van Hook of Napoleon, IN and several cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn M. Van Hook in 2007, his daughter Daryl Lea Van Hook and his brothers Lawrence Van Hook and Robert E. Van Hook who died in Korea 1952.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 5-7pm with Masonic Services at 7pm at Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville, IN. Services will be Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 11:00am at Meyers Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Flory officiating. Burial will follow services in the Methodist Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Ripley Co. Community Foundation Van for Veterans c/o Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006. Online condolences at www.meyersfuneralhomes.com