Edgar E. Hoveln

 RANTOUL — Edgar E. Hoveln, 80, of Rantoul passed away at 1:05 p.m. Sunday (June 18, 2023) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be 10:30a.m. Thursday, June 22, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville, with the Rev. Scott Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Kopmann Cemetery, Royal. Baier Family Funeral Services, Flatville, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7p.m. Wednesday, June 21, in Diers Hall, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville.

Edgar was born May 5, 1943, in Champaign, the son of Fred and Anna Buhs Hoveln. He married Sharon Husted on April 1, 1962, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville. She survives.

Along with his wife, Sharon, he is survived by his children, Brenda (Doug) Barr of Ogden, Jeff (Shari) Hoveln of Urbana, Nancy (Steve) Valenti of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Julie (Dan) Pappas of Springfield; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his brother Harold (Darlene) Hoveln of Royal.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Claas Hoveln and George Hoveln.

Edgar graduated from Armstrong High School in 1961. He worked for Sears for 16 years. In 1977, Edgar founded Hoveln Heating & Cooling Inc. and worked until his son took over the business in 2008. He continued working part time with his son until 2018. The business now includes the third generation. His heart has always been in Hoveln Heating & Cooling.

He was a lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville, where he was very active in various capacities, including as Church Council president, Sunday school superintendent, the Parish Education Committee and the Historical Committee. Edgar was a member of the Kopmann Cemetery Board, where he was secretary and treasurer for 40 years. He was also a member of the Gifford Lion’s Club and The Prairie A’s Model A Club, Urbana.

Edgar was an antique car enthusiast and enjoyed woodworking, golfing and being outdoors. He also enjoyed performing a comedy act with the Marvin Lee Show. He was an avid Illini and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He looked forward to wintering in Surprise, Ariz. Edgar loved attending the activities of his grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Kopmann Cemetery, Royal, or an organization of the donor’s choice. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at baierfuneralservices. com.

NG 6/20/2023