NCR has the obit. I interacted with Dean Hogeas a journalist, and have to agree with the NCR lede that he was but "an unparalleled figure in the field of sociology of religion," and a Presbyterian who did as much to fosterconstructive study of the Catholic Church (and in particular the priesthood)as any Catholic.But I think Bill D'Antonio's take on Hoge's character was at the heart of it, and his legacy:

While he was first and foremost a scholar, Id have to say that I dont know of a person who was more a Christian throughout his life, said friend and colleague, William DAntonio, who worked in recent years with Hoge at Catholic Universitys Life Cycle Institute. He was a shy person, but treated others with an easy grace as he attempted to live the Gospel.

That always, alwayscame through, in my interactions with him. A memorial service is being planned for Sept. 27 at 2:30 p.m. at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church in Takoma Park, Maryland. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church (Hoge Memorial Fund).