Harold L. "Hoot" Hoover83, of Winamac, IN passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Millers Merry Manor, Culver, IN. He was born on December 22, 1933 in Pulaski County to the late Charles and Alvina Meyer Hoover.He was a Winamac High School graduate. Harold served in the Army National Guard from 1951-1957. Hoot played baseball in Winamac as a young man. He and his father became avid Chicago Cubs fans. He enjoyed seeing his beloved Cubs become World Series Champs this year. Hoot also enjoyed watching the Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. He cheered the Broncos and Peyton Manning to their Super Bowl win.Hoot retired after 29 years working as an electrician for the town of Winamac. He truly enjoyed working for the Electrical Department.Hoot enjoyed bowling, pitching horseshoes, mushroom hunting, gardening, fishing and shooting pool. He especially enjoyed talking with people and swapping stories. He enjoyed any time that he got to spend with his family and close friends. Hoot was a member of the Winamac Eagles and Winamac VFW. He was also a member of St. Peters Catholic Church in Winamac.He is survived by: Lorna (Smed) Miller, Winamac, IN Daughter; Lee Hoover, Dover, DE Daughter; Carol (Ricky) Kline, Mishawaka, IN Daughter; Allen (Cindy Cox) Hoover, Brooklyn Park, MN Son; Andy Hoover, South Bend, IN Son; Ron Hoover, South Bend, IN Son; Grandchildren; Dustin Hoover; Brandi Kline Silver; Nathan Gonzalez; Tana Hoover; Ryan Cox; Nick Hoover; Chris Hoover; Sarah Hoover; Ricky Kline Jr.; Cory Kline; Stefanie Kline; 13 great grandchildren; Gary (Linda) Hoover Knoxville, TN BrotherPreceded in death by: ParentsFuneral Services will be held 1 p.m. EST, Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.Burial will be in St. Peters Cemetery in Winamac, IN. The VFW and American Legion will conduct military graveside services.Memorial Contributions may be made to the activities department of Millers Merry Manor or Pulaski Health Care Center.Online Condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN