December 12, 1933 ~ September 2, 2013
Marie Christine Hoeller, 79, of Koeltztown, died Monday, September 2, 2013, at Jefferson City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on December 12, 1933, in Meta, Mo., the daughter of the late Otto George and Barbara Marie (Rackers) Wankum.
She was united in marriage on April 21, 1953, in Meta to August Henry Hoeller who preceded her in death on March 25, 1994.
A homemaker, Marie also had worked for Tweedie Shoe Company.
She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Koeltztown. Marie enjoyed gardening, canning, crocheting, and being on her farm.
Survivors include: six children, Henry (Cynthia) Hoeller, Koeltztown; Margaret (Victor) Brandt, Koeltztown; Kathleen (Vince) Falter, Westphalia; John (Jane) Hoeller, Koeltztown; Kenneth (Michelle) Hoeller, Westphalia; Denice (Russell) Kesel, Taos; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Otto Wankum, Jr., Meta; a sister-in-law, Helen Wankum, Jefferson City; and a brother-in-law, Wayne Athmer, Pomme De Terre.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Herbert Hoeller; two sisters, Eleanor Athmer and Lorene Lattine; and a brother, Charles Wankum.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, September 6, 2013, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Koeltztown with the Rev. Msgr. Marion Makarewicz officiating.
Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Koeltztown with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice Compassus, 600 Monroe Street, Suite 100, Jefferson City, Mo 65101; or to Jefferson City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 1221 Southgate Lane, Jefferson City, Mo 65101.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
Guestbook
Keith and I loved Marie, and the family. We have wonderful memories of her and Gus, and the farm. She always made us feel so welcome, and her home was full of life, always something fun going on. She and Eleanor prepared the best country meals, and I’ve never forgotten her homemade bread, her home canned bread and butter pickles, and her German potato salad. Marie was a kind woman, and was a person who truly had a servant’s heart. She was hard working and humble, and I’ve never forgotten those family times out on the farm. We are praying that God comfort and bring peace to the family. It is evident that you are a close-knit family with a sweet, gentle humor that puts others at ease. Thank you for sharing your home and your generosity with our family. We love you all. Keith, Brenda, Jessica, and Jeremiah Athmer, and family.
Denice & Family: I’m sorry to hear about your mother. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Jane
We are sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you and give you the comfort and strength for tomorrow.
John and Jane
We are sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you and give you the comfort and strength for tomorrow.
Denise and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. May you find solace knowing she is in the arms of the Lord. God bless all of you in your time of sorrow.
Denise and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. May you find solace knowing she is in the arms of the Lord. God bless all of you in your time of sorrow.