LEE MICHAEL HOGENDOBLER, 27, of Waterloo, IL succumbed to the effects of adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) passing away peacefully at Red Bud Regional Care in Red Bud, IL on Monday, February 4, 2013 at 2:20 am. Lee was born June 6, 1985 in Sikeston, Missouri, the son of Charlotte Sluis (nee Ivie) and David Hogendobler. Lee attended Red Bud schools and graduated in 2003 from Red Bud High School. As a senior, he was recognized as "Most Likely to Become a Star" by his fellow classmates. Lee grew up loving sports and as a well-rounded athlete participated in many organized sports; including track, golf, baseball, and basketball. In track, he was a member of the 4x100 and 4x200 Red Bud high school relay team that set school records in those events. The relay team qualified for state in his junior and senior year and had a respectable showing there in each event. In golf, he was very proud of his two holes in one and enjoyed playing the sport with his friends. Throughout his life, Lee's main passion was music; he led bands as guitarist and vocalist performing many songs he composed. The band had quite a large following playing locally and in larger St. Louis area venues. Lee enjoyed attending family events, vacations, and sporting events; he split his loyalties between the Cardinals and Braves in baseball and was an avid Kentucky basketball fan. Fishing was also a favorite past time of Lee and he spent many enjoyable hours at it. He was fortunate to have many loving and caring friends that remained, and will forever remain, at his side and in their memory. After high school Lee attended SIU-E and later Vatterot College in pursuit of becoming an electrician. Survivors: Parents Charlotte (Steve) Sluis Waterloo, IL David Hogendobler Kirkwood, MO Half Sister Ciara Hogendobler Red Bud, IL Maternal Grandmother Emma Jean Ivie East Prairie, MO Paternal Grandparents Mike and Judy Hogendobler Villa Ridge, IL Several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins on both sides Lee was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Otis Ivie. He was also preceded in death by his brother Sam Hogendobler; whom he adored and dedicated many things personally to his memory. Memorial Service: 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 9, 2013 Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Dennis Jones Private Inurnment: St. John Catholic Cemetery Red Bud, Illinois Visitation: Saturday - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, IL Memorials: Make-a-Wish Foundation of America
