Frank E. Hoog D.O.

Frank E. Hoog, D.O. of Carmel, Indiana departed this life October 18, 2020. We take comfort in knowing he is in a better place, free of pain and suffering. He was born March 25, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri, the first born of seven children, to parents Frank M. Hoog and Kathryn (Checkett) Hoog.

His wife of 62 years, Harriet (Hammond) survives him; daughter, Kathy Eschmann, D.O. (Todd); grandchildren, Kyle, Casey, Holly, Jaime Hoog Kunce, great grandsons, Grady and Sully; Amber Hoog Walker (Zack); five siblings George, Rita (McCabe), Robert, Donald, and Kathy (Shaffer). His parents, youngest brother, James and son, Frank, Jr., predeceased him.

Frank was raised in the Catholic Church and proudly practiced his faith throughout his life. He could say Mass in Latin, and even in his 70’s he would fill the spot of the missing altar boy, serving Mass. He attended Catholic Schools and C.B.C. (Christian Brothers Catholic College).

After graduating, he left home at seventeen and moved to Kirksville, Missouri, to continue his education, earning a B.S. degree at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (Truman State University) and D.O. degree, KCOM, Kirksville College of Osteopathy (A.T. Still University) 1960. He completed a pediatric preceptorship. internship and residency in anesthesia at NOH (Normandy Osteopathic Hospital in St, Louis) and joined the anesthesia group, practicing anesthesia.

Frank maintained twenty plus medical licenses, including California, Florida, Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon, in case an opportunity arose. He had many opportunities, but he liked Kirksville for the people and lifestyle of a small town.

When the position opened for Chairman of Anesthesia-practicing anesthesia and teaching at KCOM-he applied, was offered the job and accepted. He immediately moved with his dog into the fraternity housed in the A.T. Still home, reminiscing about frat life of his younger days, until his family arrived.

He was excited to teach and train residents as well as to practice anesthesiology, known as Dr. Hoog or Professor Hoog. Dr. Hoog trained many residents, holding them to high standards. He would do the hard cases, assuming responsibility, feeling that the best care had been given. He took an interest in his patients and spent time talking to them, making sure they got the best care.

Being a faculty member, he had the honor of placing the doctoral hood over his daughter’s head (hooding ceremony at graduation), signifying her success in completing her Doctorate-very proud Father and special moment for him.

In his late 50’s he took a leave of absence to train in cardio thoracic anesthesia at Cleveland Clinic, the oldest ever enter the program. He enjoyed the experience and challenge, only wishing he had done it sooner.

He was a member of A.O.A. (American Osteopathic Association), other professional organizations, a board certified anesthepistogist, a member, fellow, and examiner of A.O.C.A. (American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists), Chief of Staff (KOH), recipient of the Golden P award for his teaching and Dean’s List.

After leaving Kirksville, he was Chairman of Anesthesiology, Bartlesville, Oklahoma; surgery center-St. Louis, Springfield, MO; physician - Leavenworth Federal Prison Leavenworth, KS; Assistant Medical Director-Western MO Correctional Center-Cameron, MO, and Medical Director-Maryville Treatment Center-Maryville, MO.

His farm in Kirksville was his get-away place. To him building fence, tending a herd of cattle, bailing hay and manual labor was tiring, yet relaxing. He liked the outdoors, wildlife, his farm animals, and furry friends.

He enjoyed photography, reading, raising orchids & prize dahlias, shooting at the range, his tractors and tools. Most of all he enjoyed his Grandkids, their baptisms, confirmations, Grandparents Day at school, sports, recitals, graduation, taking them places and spoiling them. He was very proud of them and their achievements.

He finally retired from medicine, enjoying life in Platte City, MO, his new hobby, wood turning, his dogs and no calls from work.

“We are all stories in the end, remembered by the adventures we had, the achievements we made and the people we love”.

Knowing my husband Frank as I did, how could I summarize his life? Realizing that it wasn’t possible, a life lived such as his, would take volumes.

Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2023, at Mary Immaculate Church Kirksville, MO. Interment will follow at Park View Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements in the care of Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home.