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OBIT- 4 December 2019 OCONOMOWOC ENTERPRISE, Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co, Wisconsin
Dr. Irwin (Irv) Frank Hoeft was one of "the Greatest Generation." He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, taking part in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations as a pilot in the 47th attack bomb group, 85th Squadron, from 1941-1946, flying A-20s and B-25s. He was stationed in Italy, Corsica and France. While in service, he was promoted to lieutenant and earned the Air Medal award with two Oak Leaf clusters.
After his honorable discharge from the military, he attended the Chicago College of Osteopathy, graduating in 1952. For nearly 40 years, he had a successful family private practice and was recognized as Wisconsin Family Physician of the Year. While in practice as a family physician, he served for a time as chief of staff at Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Hoeft was active in the local community singing every Sunday in the First Baptist Church choir, and teaching Adult Sunday School. He supported the American Legion, VFW, and successfully ran for the Oconomowoc School Board.
He was a lifelong resident of Oconomowoc, born September 23, 1919, and died November 26, 2019. Parents John Joseph Hoeft and Rosalie Schwarz Hoeft, both of Oconomowoc, predeceased him, as did brothers John A. Hoeft and George A. Hoeft, and his wife, Ina Mae (Grindrod) Hoeft, whom he married 12 October 1943.
He is survived by his children; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home at 121 Cross St., Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, 53066. Service will start at 11 a.m., with interment following at Oconomowoc Lake La Belle Cemetery. Light luncheon to follow interment.
The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to all the members of the community who provided kindness and compassion to Dr. Irwin F. Hoeft. The thoughts and prayers have been greatly appreciated.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in memory of Dr. Irwin F. Hoeft to the Oconomowoc Public Library, 200 W. South St., Oconomowoc, WI 53066.
Schmidt & Bartelt Notbohm - Kreutzmann Funeral and Cremation Services, 121 S. Cross St., Oconomowoc, is serving the family. For more information, call 262-567-4459 or visit www.schmidtandbartelt.com.
Dr Irwin Frank Hoeft
BIRTH 23 Sep 1919
Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA
DEATH 26 Nov 2019 (aged 100)
Wisconsin, USA
BURIAL
La Belle Cemetery
Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA
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1922 - 2015 (93 years)
