David Harold Hedger

David (Dave) H. Hedger, 81, died April 1, 2023 in Marion, Kentucky. He was born on September 4, 1941, in Princeton, Indiana to parents Geneva (Wiley) and Cleatis Hedger. He attended Hobart High School. He worked at E J & E Railroad as an engineer until he retired at the age of 60. Dave was an avid golfer and had 6 holes in one throughout the course of his life. He golfed every day he possibly could until his body no longer allowed it. This was his true passion, aside from his family. He took great pride in his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Karole (Motts) Hedger; daughters, Brenda Bailey, and Lisa Sawochka; granddaughters, Alizabeth Bailey (Brian Sohaney) and Tiffany Sawochka; and great-grandchildren, Evan Robb, Avrie Robb, and Abraham Sohaney; sister, Delphine Ross; and sister in laws, Mary Book, and Russene (Tom) Heaton as well as many, many nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Geneva (Wiley) and Cleatis Hedger; son in law, Mitchell Sawochka; granddaughter Alisha (Bailey) Robb; and grandson in law, Shawn Robb; son in law, Terry Bailey; and siblings, Jack Hedger, Mona Gifford, & George Hedger as well as his beloved tiny Maltese, Kash.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.