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Age 96, died Monday, November 28, 2022 at Cambrian assisted living in Tecumseh. He was born May 16, 1926 in Belleville, Michigan, the son of William Rudolph & Bertha Ann (Kromrie) Hoeft.  David graduated from Lincoln Consolidated High School in 1944. He farmed all of his life, including dairy from 1945-59. David worked at Ford Motor Company for 21 years in Rawsonville. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and Farm Bureau and served on the Sharon Township Board of Review from 1988-2000. David enjoyed turkey and deer hunting and family gatherings.
 
On July 2, 1949, he married Joyce Ramona Burmeister, and she survives. Other survivors include a son, Rodney (Judy) Hoeft of Manchester; a daughter, Linda (Lyle) Jacob of Williamsburg, OH; two brothers, Dan, & Jim Hoeft; five grandchildren, Bryan (Sheila) Hoeft, Brent Hoeft, Melissa (Bob) Peoples, Lindsay (Kris) Peed, Lesley (Karl) Schaible; and 8 great-grandchildren Zachary and Lauren Hoeft; Zaden Peoples; Caroline and Catherine Peed; Evelyn, Emily, and Jacob Schaible.  He was preceded in death by five brothers, Robert, Richard, Leslie, Louis & Douglas Hoeft.
 
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 2, 2022, 11:00 am at Zion Lutheran Church, Chelsea, with Pastor Kurt Hutchens and David Bucholtz officiating.  Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Rogers Corner.  The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 3-5 & 6-8 pm and at the church Friday from 10 - 11 am. Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 3050 S Fletcher Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118.
 
 
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#3 Bob Peoples 2022-11-30 18:12
I’m so blessed to have Grampa Hoeft be a part of my life. The last few days I’ve be thinking of so many wonderful stories. He always made you feel good to be around and had the biggest heart. His voice was unmistakable and the moment you walked in the house he would be the first to greet you. He will always be remembered as the center of the family and leaves us with his love. I couldn’t ask for a better mentor in my life to teach me how to treat others. He will be sadly missed. He will always be with me.
Love you Gramps
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#2 Edna Moore 2022-11-30 09:07
Joyce and family,
Sending you my condolences.
I have been a member at Zion for three years, but it was a pleasure talking with David. He always had a smile on his face and a “Hello”! I grew up on a Wisconsin dairy farm so we shared stories about farming.
May God give you His peace and wonderful memories.
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#1 Nic and Jen Gaines 2022-11-29 19:14
Sending our love and deepest condolences. Know that we re thinking of you.
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