Jerome J. Hoeft

Jerome J. Hoeft, age 78 of Oconomowoc, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at his home. He was born on November 24, 1944 to Rueben and Dorthea (Schuester) Hoeft in Beaver Dam.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Patricia; their children, Scott (Debra), Jeffrey (Sarah), and Erich (Geri); their grandchildren, Amanda, Andrew, Timothy, Daniel, Alex, Anna, Adam, Isaac, Lucas and Elijah; their great-grandchildren, Amado, Olivia and Aiden; his brother, Mark (Annette); and many other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Matthew; his two sisters, Naomi and Cheryl.

Jerry grew up in Beaver Dam. He was united in marriage to Pat in 1965. He was a teacher at North Lake Elementary School for 30 years. Jerry loved cooking, gardening, family campouts, reading, and teaching.

A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, N50W35181 Wisconsin Avenue in Okauchee, with a visitation from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service.