R. Douglas Hovenden

Birth date: Aug 31, 1938 Death date: Jul 9, 2019

Roland “Douglas” Hovenden, age 80, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his home on Fort Myers Beach, FL. Doug was born August 31, 1938 in Shenandoah, Iowa, to the late Roland Cavour and Berniece Margaret (VanWyngarden) Hovenden. Read Obituary

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David Jacobson

324w ago

Kathie, I was sorry to hear about Doug. Doug recruited me to be a dealer while you were living in Grinnell. After all these years we still have the dealership and I still judge the District Managers by the example that Doug set. Kathie I even have the old mortgage lifter ad you made for the dealers at Christmas hanging on my office wall. He was a great example of what a Seedsman should be! You and your have my condolences and give thanks that I had the opportunity to know You, Doug and your Children! Sincerely, from Gilman, Iowa.

Leo Damkroger

327w ago

I was saddened to hear of Doug’s passing. We were district managers together with Dekalb in Minnesota and then reunited when I moved to Dekalb and Doug and family moved to Bloomington when he was promoted to regional sales manager. Besides our tie with Dekalb our children were competitive swimmers. and we attended a number of swim meets together over the years.

The Grieco Family

327w ago

Dear Todd, Claudia, Max and GabbyWe are so sorry for the loss of your beloved dad and grandpa. We pray God sends you many sources of comfort as you grieve his absence. We both have experienced the loss of a parent and grandparent so we know in part the level of sadness you are experiencing. We are just so sorry for this loss and sadness. We love you.Jerry and Debbie Grieco

Paul Holliday

328w ago

Kathie and family, Seanne and I were so very saddened to hear of Doug’s passing. He was a very special man, friend and mentor to many. It was my pleasure to work with Doug for many years from the years we were fellow District managers in Iowa to the many meetings and company functions as fellow Regional managers. Perhaps the most interesting of times at company functions were the infamous meetings after the meetings. Ha! And, of course we cannot forget the many occasions of times together when the company included families. On a more personal basis it was great to spend a week with you and Doug in MX last fall. The time spent catching up with our lives, reminiscing, enjoying meals together (plus ice cream), just talking and of course solving many of the world’s problems was simply great. Doug was a great person and friend, and will never be forgotten.

Arden L. Swanson

328w ago

Dearest Family and Friends of Doug Hovenden, This recollection was one of many shared by Karen and me over the years. A number of years ago, Kathie’s Mother’s health was failing. Kathie and Doug shared their comfortable home to insure her care was the very best. Karen and I had the good fortune to spend several days of hugs, smiles, laughs. memories, and passionate tears with Doug, Kathie, and Auntie Elinor. Karen and I were taken by Doug’s attentiveness to Elinor’s every need including bedpan duty, laundry, helping her move about ‘the cabin’ with each gentle stride, he fed her with the patience of Jobe even though there were some chicken noodles that mised her mouth just a bit. That evening, Elinor was so excited about enjoying dinner at Todd’s Biaggi’s. Kathie and Karen spared not a minute making her a knockout beauty as she always has been! Doug wisked her away into the van. Carefully helping her into the seat just right. On to the most special restaurant in the city. Doug made certain that Todd greeted Grandma at the door. On to her very favorite table. As she was seated, Doug held her hand to insure she was comfortable. He kissed her on the cheek and told her that she was a knockout. After her order was placed, she told Doug she was feeling faint. Doug jumped to his feet, motioned for Todd to help move her into the van. Doug insisted we finish our wonderful meal. Doug took Elinor back home , placed her in night clothes and into bed. This is just ONE example of the kind of man young men would forever emulate. Doug…God’s speed.

Thomas Rhodes

328w ago

KathieSo sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. I really enjoyed working for him while in Illinois. It was such a privilege to get to know you and Doug! Y’all treated we Southerners so well! I think often of some of the best influencers in my life and you and Doug along with Dean and Ellen Froelich taught me so much.

Wanda Berke

329w ago

Dear Kathi & Family, We are so saddened on the loss of Doug. He has been Marvin’s mentor since 1974 with DeKalb Ag Research in Grinnell, Iowa. We certainly have lots of DeKalb award trip memories & Regional meetings! Then living in Bloomington, Illinois when Doug was Marv’s boss! Now spending our winters at Surf Song with you has indeed been so special. We certainly have had many great times together. Please feel our hugs, thoughts & prayers to all of you. Doug was indeed a great friend & a wonderful man! Love you Kathi, see you in August for the memorial service. Love, Wanda & Marvin Berke

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