Hobart A."Hobe" Burch expired of heart failure on June 16,2012.
Dr. Burch spent 26 years at the University of Nebraska. Prior to teaching, he held national leadership positions in the government, church, and charity sectors, including an appointment as assistant to the U.S. Commissioner of Welfare. He is widely published.
He is survived by his wife, Jan, 5 children; Peter Burch, David Burch, Nita Burch Clay, Karen Dennis, and Tim Bast. He also leaves 4 sisters. Per his request, there will be a celebration of his life, Sunday, June 24, from 3-6 pm at Duck's Diner in Orange Beach. Hobe considered the Drummonds to be family and wished to be remembered by friends and family at their place of business. No flowers. Donations in his memory may be sent to Hospice of the Florida Keys (92001 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070), or to Grace Jones Community Center, (230 41st St, Marathon, FL 33050)
