Dedication C. RICHARD HOBBS 1921-1979 We, the staff of the 1979 Picayune, dedicate our yearbook to the late Coach Hobbs. Mr. Richard Dick Hobbs was born November 12, 1921 in Chariton, Iowa. He was the son of Charles and Leatha Jacobs Hobbs. Mr. Hobbs graduated from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa with a B.A. degree, from Northwest Missouri College with a M.A. and from Kirksville State Teacher's College with a B.S. and M S. After serving with the US Marines in WWII, Mr. Hobbs held teaching positions at high schools in Bel- mond, Securney, and Bloomfield, Iowa for 15 years. He came to Hoopeston in 1963 where he taught woodworking classes and coached football. Mr. Hobbs served as head track coach from 1965-78. Dur- ing that time his track teams won 10 county titles, 3 Wauseca Conference titles, and placed second in the State in 1975. His hobby was carving wooden caricatures of small-town life and Western scenes. He won many awards for his exceptional talent in woodworking on both the state and national levels. Mr. Hobbs was a member of the National Woodcarving Association and the Danville Elks Clubs. Coach Hobbs spent his last day (January 15,1979) at school teaching. After returning home that eve- ning, he was stricken with a heart attack while working on his car. Mr. Hobbs is survived by his wife, Elea- nor, his daughter Debbie, and three stepchildren. Mr. Hobbs was a very well-liked teacher, a successful coach and a friendly man, indeed. He dedicated his life to the teaching of young people, and in return, we dedicate this book to him. 2
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