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Wenzel John Hoefler

Male 1928 - 2017  (89 years)


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  • Name Wenzel John Hoefler 
    Nickname Wenz 
    Born 05 Apr 1928  Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Graduation 1946  St John High School, Little Chute Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 29 May 2017  Kaukauna, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Stt Mary Cemetery, Kaukauna, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I72704  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 24 Jun 2024 

    Father Michael Thomas Hoefler,   b. 11 Mar 1889, Allenton, Washington Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jan 1974, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Mary DeBruin,   b. 04 Mar 1893, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 May 1976  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 19 Aug 1913  St John Nepomucene Church, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F28337  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Dolores M Gerig,   b. 17 Nov 1930, Town of Woodville, Calumet Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Jun 2024, Kaukauna, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 93 years) 
    Married 25 May 1950  St Mary Church, Kaukauna, Outagamie Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Diane Hoefler
     2. Linda Mae Hoefler
     3. Daniel Hoefler
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F28342  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Wenzel J. Hoefler age 89, Kaukauna, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 5, 1928, the son of Michael and Mary (DeBruin) Hoefler in Little Chute. He graduated from St. John's High School, Little Chute in 1946. On May 25, 1950, he married Dolores Gerig at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Kaukauna. On May 25, 2017, they celebrated 67 wonderful years together.

    He was a machinist at Thilmany for forty years, retiring in 1990. He and Dolores were volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul in Kaukauna for many years. Wenz enjoyed a daily game of cards and music of all kinds. Back in the day, he loved his woodworking projects and a day of fishing “down by the river.”
    Wenzel is survived by his wife: Dolores Hoefler of Kaukauna; two daughters: Linda (Patrick) Kilsdonk of Kronenwetter and Diane (Chuck) Van Thiel of Kaukauna; a son: Daniel (Mary) Hoefler of Kaukauna. His grandchildren are: Emily (Stephen) Balsley, Sarah (fiancé Balti) Kilsdonk, Stacy (Matt) Mader, Scott Van Thiel, Megan (fiancé Kevin) Hoefler, and Marissa Hoefler. His great-grandchildren are Macy, Mallory, Stella, and Enzo. Wenz is also survived by his sisters-in-law: Terri Hoefler and Dorothy Dietzen; and a brother-in-law: Daniel Weyenberg. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Jerome, Werner, and Edwin; sisters: Olive Schinke, Lucille Kilgas, Agnes Lemmers, and Virginia Samuels. Dolores' family has also gone before. Her parents were Chris and Lena (Bies) Gerig, also Raymond Stoffel, Kathleen (Donald) Dietzen, Lucille Weyenberg, and Norbert Dietzen.

    The funeral liturgy for Wenz will be held at 11:30 AM Friday, June 2, 2017 at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL PARISH – St. MARY CHURCH, 119 W 7th Street in Kaukauna with Fr. Jerry Pastors officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to gather at the church on Friday morning from 9:30 AM until the time of the mass.

    Dolores and the family would like to offer their sincere thanks to everyone at St. Paul Elder Services for the care and compassion they have received. A special thank you to all of the caring angels at St. Paul Hospice and those who work at the Villa – we will always remember your kindness.