Karl Hogeback, 82, of Murphy passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in a Murphy care facility. Karl was a native of Washington D.C., where he lived until 1990, when he retired to Murphy. Karl had entered the United States Army out of high school and was a veteran of the Korean War. He served in the 11^th Airborne and was very proud of being a paratrooper. Karl had worked at PEPCO for 32 years as an electrical mechanic and welder. Karl was active locally. He and his wife had adopted a section of Martins Creek Road. Karl had also helped establish the original humane society in Cherokee County. He built kennels and helped medicate the animals and also helped start the original humane society thrift store. He enjoyed carpentry and loved wildlife.

He was the son of the late Henry Bernard and Mariechen Kopke Hogeback and the husband of the late Helen Louise Ardeeser Hogeback, who died October 8, 2003. He was also preceded in death by a son, Joe Osborn.

Surviving are two daughters, Virginia Marie Hogeback of Murphy and Tina Louise Osborn of Frederick, Maryland; two sons, Carl Michael Osborn and wife, Christine of Marble and George Edward Osborn of Bryans Road, Maryland; a brother, Tony Hogeback and wife, Joan of Lexington Park, Maryland; four grandchildren, Raven and Dakota Hogeback, and Kyle and Krista Torney; three great grandchildren, Alice, Mason and Chase Fink; special friends, Akim, Delena, and Alyssa Hawkins; and several nieces and nephews.

An inurnment took place at 2:00 PM Friday, January 26, 2018 at the Old Martins Creek Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by the Murphy DAV Chapter 73, American Legion Post 96, Hayesville VFW Post 6812, and American Legion Post 532.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Karl Hogeback to the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington D.C. 20090-6011 or alz.org.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.

In reflection of Karl’s love of poetry, the family would like to share one of Karl’s original poems written with regard to Karl’s outlook on life.

He gave us many wonders to share

As through life we go

Vast plains and beautiful valleys

And mountains laced with snow

Each day a new beginning

Each season a new face

Each trouble a solution

As our faith in Him we place

He gave us many wonders

To see, to feel, to do

As life must end sometime

It also starts anew

He gave us many wonders

As He looked down from above

But the greatest that He gave to man

Was the gift of love

Yes, His greatest gift is love.