IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Gerald Edward
Hoeft
October 8, 1939 – April 10, 2006
Obituary
Gerald 'Jerry' Hoeft, 66
Gerald Hoeft died peacefully in his wife's arms Monday, April 10, 2006, at his Kimball home, surrounded by family members. He was 66.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at New Life Assembly of God Church in Cokato with Pastors Al Jones, Mark Johnson and Becky Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends called from 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Kimball and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. Friday.
On Oct. 8, 1939, on the family homestead southwest of Kimball, Harry F. and Katherine L. (Warble) Hoeft welcomed their second son Gerald 'Jerry' Edward into their family.
Jerry attended Kimball school. After graduating in 1957, he chose to stay on with his parents, helping them farm. He ran the farm during the times his father was blind because of cataracts. Jerry's favorite part of farming was plowing.
In 1963, Jerry met Rosalea Eaton at the Kimball Drive-In. They were married Jan. 15, 1964, at the First Assembly of God Church in St. Cloud.
Since the Hoeft farm wasn't big enough to support two families, Jerry worked a variety of jobs. In January 1965, Jerry started working at Jim's Body Shop in Kimball where he learned the art of repairing damaged vehicles. He also worked at Arrow Body Shop and Fenton's in Litchfield, and for Wheels Westward in Kimball. In 1981, he built his own shop, Jerry's Resu-Wreck-tion on the home place which he had bought in 1976. Jerry was a perfectionist and took pride in his work.
Late in 1999, Jerry was diagnosed with a rare disease, mitochondrial myopathy. He continued to work as much as he could until March 2004 when his health forced him into retirement. His daughter Janelle is proud to own the last vehicle her dad fixed.
Jerry chose to put and keep his family before his job. He shared special interests with each of his children. Angela is her dad's favorite musician and singer; they played and sang together many times. Martin introduced Jerry to football watching; Marty called dad after almost every game on Sunday afternoons when he was away from home. Janelle was her dad's most frequent fishing partner; she also learned more of the vehicle repair work than the other kids. William has a passion for deer hunting as deep as his dad's; Bill and his parents spent many evenigns playing Rook.
Jerry loved snowmobiling and game nights. He really was a nice man, but you had to watch him when playing cards or board games. He enjoyed New Year's Eve for many years with three other couples and their families.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother Phyllis Greely Hoeft. He was met in heaven by his Savior and Lord, his parents, a very special brother-in-law Elmer Thomson, and long-time hunting partner Merton Eaton.
He is survived by his 'Rose' (thorns included) of 42-plus years, Rosalea Hoeft of Kimball. She will remember him as a very deeply devoted, loving husband. His children Angela Hoeft (and fiancAC. Vernon 'Bernie' Wipper of Clearwater, Martin (and Dawn) Hoeft and granddaughters JalAC. and Karis of Maple Grove, Janelle Hoeft (and fiancAC. Chris Jenke) of Owatonna, William (and Andrea) Hoeft and grandson Johnathan (known by papa as Precious John) of Watkins; brothers James Hoeft of Mound, and Kenneth (and Betty Lou) Hoeft of St. Cloud.
Pallbearers were hunting pals and nephews Skip Thomson, Gary Thomson, Lewis Eaton, Joe Eaton, Vernon Eaton II, friend Glen Holmes, and brothers Jim and Kenny Hoeft.
A special thanks to Heartland Hospice, and friends who volunteered (Rodney Magnuson, Betty Hendrickson, Deb Capes, Joan Schwichtenberg and Mona Almgren) who made it possible to fulfill Jerry's desire to die at home.
The arrangements were by Dingmann Funeral Care of Kimball. Memorials are preferred.
Gerald Hoeft died peacefully in his wife's arms Monday, April 10, 2006, at his Kimball home, surrounded by family members. He was 66.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at New Life Assembly of God Church in Cokato with Pastors Al Jones, Mark Johnson and Becky Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends called from 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Kimball and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. Friday.
On Oct. 8, 1939, on the family homestead southwest of Kimball, Harry F. and Katherine L. (Warble) Hoeft welcomed their second son Gerald 'Jerry' Edward into their family.
Jerry attended Kimball school. After graduating in 1957, he chose to stay on with his parents, helping them farm. He ran the farm during the times his father was blind because of cataracts. Jerry's favorite part of farming was plowing.
In 1963, Jerry met Rosalea Eaton at the Kimball Drive-In. They were married Jan. 15, 1964, at the First Assembly of God Church in St. Cloud.
Since the Hoeft farm wasn't big enough to support two families, Jerry worked a variety of jobs. In January 1965, Jerry started working at Jim's Body Shop in Kimball where he learned the art of repairing damaged vehicles. He also worked at Arrow Body Shop and Fenton's in Litchfield, and for Wheels Westward in Kimball. In 1981, he built his own shop, Jerry's Resu-Wreck-tion on the home place which he had bought in 1976. Jerry was a perfectionist and took pride in his work.
Late in 1999, Jerry was diagnosed with a rare disease, mitochondrial myopathy. He continued to work as much as he could until March 2004 when his health forced him into retirement. His daughter Janelle is proud to own the last vehicle her dad fixed.
Jerry chose to put and keep his family before his job. He shared special interests with each of his children. Angela is her dad's favorite musician and singer; they played and sang together many times. Martin introduced Jerry to football watching; Marty called dad after almost every game on Sunday afternoons when he was away from home. Janelle was her dad's most frequent fishing partner; she also learned more of the vehicle repair work than the other kids. William has a passion for deer hunting as deep as his dad's; Bill and his parents spent many evenigns playing Rook.
Jerry loved snowmobiling and game nights. He really was a nice man, but you had to watch him when playing cards or board games. He enjoyed New Year's Eve for many years with three other couples and their families.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother Phyllis Greely Hoeft. He was met in heaven by his Savior and Lord, his parents, a very special brother-in-law Elmer Thomson, and long-time hunting partner Merton Eaton.
He is survived by his 'Rose' (thorns included) of 42-plus years, Rosalea Hoeft of Kimball. She will remember him as a very deeply devoted, loving husband. His children Angela Hoeft (and fiancAC. Vernon 'Bernie' Wipper of Clearwater, Martin (and Dawn) Hoeft and granddaughters JalAC. and Karis of Maple Grove, Janelle Hoeft (and fiancAC. Chris Jenke) of Owatonna, William (and Andrea) Hoeft and grandson Johnathan (known by papa as Precious John) of Watkins; brothers James Hoeft of Mound, and Kenneth (and Betty Lou) Hoeft of St. Cloud.
Pallbearers were hunting pals and nephews Skip Thomson, Gary Thomson, Lewis Eaton, Joe Eaton, Vernon Eaton II, friend Glen Holmes, and brothers Jim and Kenny Hoeft.
A special thanks to Heartland Hospice, and friends who volunteered (Rodney Magnuson, Betty Hendrickson, Deb Capes, Joan Schwichtenberg and Mona Almgren) who made it possible to fulfill Jerry's desire to die at home.
The arrangements were by Dingmann Funeral Care of Kimball. Memorials are preferred.
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