Kenneth E. "Ken" Hoeker's Obituary
Mr. Kenneth E. Hoeker, age 79, passed June 17, 2006 into his Heavenly Home. He was born February 16, 1927 in Muskegon to Rence and Minnie (Rose) Hoeker. Ken treasured his wife, his children, and his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Verna (Medendorp) whom he married September 29, 1948; four children, Daniel (Mary Kay) Hoeker of Muskegon, a daughter-in-law Janis (Paul) Stoub of Grand Rapids, Douglas (Paula) Hoeker of Holland and Linda (Tim) Ippel of Decatur, IL; 12 grandchildren and six step-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Grace Hoeker of Margate, FL. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas, and two brothers, Douglas and Robert Hoeker. Ken was in the Navy during WWII. He was an active member of Bethany Christian Reformed Church where he previously served as a Deacon and on the Property Committee. He worked for 40 years at Consumers Power Company. Ken was a Cadet Counselor for many years and a member of the Muskegon Y’s Club. VISITATION will be held Sunday, June 18, 2006 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 737 Apple Ave., 231-726-5210. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held Monday 2PM June 19, 2006 at Bethany Christian Reformed Church, 1105 Terrace Street with Pastors David Sieplinga and Marvin Beelen officiating. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery. MEMORIAL contributions may be made to Bethany Church Property Committee or the Poppen Hospice Residence at 2056 Mt. Garfield Road, Muskegon, MI 49444. Share memories with the family at their “On Line Guest Book” at sytsemafh.com.
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