Arnold G. Hoeft

Arnold “Arnie” G. Hoeft, of Hustisford, passed away unexpectedly at the Watertown Regional Medical Center, on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at the age of 67. Arnold was born on December 15, 1943 to Gilbert and Olga (nee Wruck) in Portage, WI, and raised in Westfield, WI. He graduated from Westfield High School with the Class of 1962. It only took one simple word, “Yes” out of Arnold’s mouth, to answer the question, “Could I have a ride home?” from Nancy, in the City of Portage, surrounded by friends, one summer night, to begin their never ending love story. Arnold married the love of his life and best friend, Nancy (nee Lenz) on September 18, 1965 at St. John’s Lutheran in Portage, WI. The couple moved to Milwaukee, where they started the next chapter in their story, by beginning a family, of which they cherished. They lived in Milwaukee until 1977 when they settled in Hustisford and made their house a home with all the love that surrounded the family. Arnold worked at two electrical companies before finding a place at the second love in his life, The Pabst Brewery, in Milwaukee from 1965 until 1996. He worked various jobs within the company, but found his niche in being a delivery driver within the city, where the love of people and life was touched in many ways by his everyday actions. After retirement from the Pabst Brewery, he then worked at the Target Distribution Center in Oconomowoc for an additional 11 years retiring on February 29th, 2008. He was an avid Packer & Badger fan, enjoyed fishing, watching WWF wrestling, and found true enjoyment out of the simple things in life, such as mowing the grass and detailing the car. But out of everything he enjoyed, the most cherished moments were spent with family and especially his grandchildren. Arnold was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hustisford. Arnold is survived by his loving wife; Nancy (nee Lenz) of Hustisford. Proud father of his two sons; Jeffrey (Cathy) of Hustisford and Steven (Sandy) of Slinger. Cherished grandfather of Mikayla and Allison of Slinger. Step-grandfather of David (Amanda) Griffin of Janesville and Chris (Holly) Griffin of Watertown. Great step-grandfather of Justice and Adrianna of Janesville and Max of Watertown. Brother of Alice (Edward) Yerges of Waterloo, WI and special uncle of Sheri Yerges of Appleton. Further survived by other relatives and many friends. Arnold was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, January 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hustisford with Pastor David Pries officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service (11:00 a.m.) at the church. Interment will be at the East Cemetery in Westfield, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church in Hustisford. Berndt-Ledesma Funeral Home of Hustisford is serving the family. www.berndt-ledesmafuneralhome.com

Arnold G. Hoeft

December 15, 1943 - January 8, 2011