Vnaldra D. Hockenberry

Vnaldra D. Hockenberry, age 81, of Anderson, passed away on December 4, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born in Carlisle, PA to the late Vnaldra and Ethel Hockenberry.

Vnaldra resided in the Anderson area for most of his life after college. He graduated from Anderson University with a master’s in education. He taught at Daleville High School for 38 years. He taught upper level social studies and was a huge history buff. During his time as a teacher, he worked athletic events, cafeteria duty because he could keep everyone in line, and sometimes parking lot duty. He helped a group of students develop and landscape an entire courtyard for Daleville High School during his time there. Vnaldra was a very outgoing person who didn’t know a stranger. He enjoyed spending his free time hunting, fishing, and trapping. He loved to watch birds and squirrels. He and his wife spent many vacations camping at Lake Erie and attending Rendezvous festivals. In his later years he enjoyed raising rabbits.  He loved his grandchildren and his family very much. He was a kind, loving person who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Vnaldra is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cynthia Sue Hockenberry (Reynolds); children Athena Wolfe (Stephen) and Phaedra Gibson (Mike); grandchildren Sydney Wolfe, Jack Wolfe, and Jason Gibson; great-grandchild Ethel Rose Rostiser; special family member Violet Zadwarney; sister Sharon Stumm (Ed); nephew Ed Stumm (Lisa); nieces Stephanie and Mindy Grey; great-nephews Ian Stumm, Brandon, Rylan, and Chase; and great-niece Bailee.

He is preceded in passing by his parents and sisters Bonnie Rose and Sonya.

A Celebration of Life is pending at this time.