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- February 15, 2009
Hooyman, Floyd Pete
Floyd Peter Hooyman, from Neenah (formerly of Appleton) age 89, joined his most beloved wife Margaret McMahon Hooyman and his son Thomas G Hooyman internal life on February 11th, 2009. He was a wonderful man and lived his life with compassion, truthfulness, laughter, morality, faith and love for his family. He was born on June 1st, 1919 in Milwaukee to Ellen (Vandenberg) and James Hooyman. He graduated from Kaukauna High School in1938, and was a football end who received a full scholarship to University of Madison for his athletic abilities. He served his country as master sergeant of arms in the army air force in Combat in the South Pacific from January 1942 through November 1945. He served his community through volunteering at Theda Clark Medical Center and the Neenah Public Library among others. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd and 4th Degree. He received a degree in Interior Design and his chosen career was in sales. His dedication was first and foremost to his family.
He will be sadly missed by his children: Dr. Patrick (Diana) Hooyman, Houston; James (Debbie) Hooyman, Stockbridge; Nancy (Wilcox) Hooyman, Denver; Barbara (Jeff) Baker, Sedona, AZ; adoring grandchildren: Nichole (Mike) Byng,Amalia, Eliza, Andrew, Richard (Tabitha), Maggie, Christopher, PJ, Sam, Thomas, Crystal, Lucy and 6 great grandchildren. Floyd was a wonderful brother, and brother in law. He will be sadly missed by Marvin and Julie Hooyman, Green Valley AZ, Eleanor Engel, Appleton, Joanne and Jim Vandenberg, Rothschild WI., Mary Sue and Bob Streck, Menasha, LouiseMcMahon, Kaukauna, a special uncle Merle (Jayne) Vandenberg and many adoring nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife "Peg-O-My Heart" of 62 years - Margaret, his dear son Dr. Thomas Hooyman, brother Alois (Bud), daughter-in-law Pam Forsythe Hooyman and other relatives.
A Mass of Resurrection will be held, Tuesday, February 17th, at11 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1810 N. McDonald, Appleton, with Fr. Gerald Falk officiating. Visitation with the family will be held in the church's gathering space from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the mass. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a memorial fund will be established.
Floyd is lovingly recalled by his family as a dedicated and devoted Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend. Remember him with a twinkle in his eye, a spring in his step, and a heart full of love and laughter.
Valley Funeral Home
2211 N Richmond St.
Appleton, WI 54911
920-733-5435
www.valleyfh.com
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1919 - 2009 (89 years)
