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George Hoyer Obituary
He leaves his sons, the Rev. Peter Stang Hoyer of Bradley Beach, New Jersey, and his spouse, Margaret (Franks); the Rev. Christopher George Hoyer of Marlborough, Massachusetts, and his spouse, Doris (Swanborg); six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. His wife, Dorothy (Ressmeyer), and his daughter, Barbara Faye, predeceased him.
He was born in Denver, Colorado, son of the Rev. Prof. Theodore and Pauline (Aufdemberge) Hoyer, and lived in Holden in recent years, with his dear friends and former student, the Rev. Susan and James Nachtigal.
Pastor Hoyer served at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada and Calvary Lutheran Church, Silver Spring, Maryland. He was professor of homiletics and liturgics and served as dean of the chapel at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri; Christ Seminary - Seminex; and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary, Berkeley.
Prof. Hoyer was a graduate of Concordia Seminary and studied at Union Theological Seminary in New York and Washington University in St. Louis. An author and editor in the fields of worship and preaching, Pastor Hoyer was recently the recipient of the Christus Rex Award from the Institute of Liturgical Studies, Valparaiso University, for a lifetime of significant contributions in those fields of study.
The funeral liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 5 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 73 Lancaster St., Worcester. Contributions may be made to Lutheran World Relief, PO Box 17061, Baltimore, MD 21298.
The Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., is directing funeral arrangements.
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Ellen Eich
May 31, 2011
As a youngster our family vacationed in St. Louis to visit Grandma and Grandpa Hoyer and lots of aunts and uncles. One year we stayed at your house while your family was on vacation. I met you again as an adult at a wedding at Ascension in Charlotte NC. I asked "are we cousins?" Yes, we were and are. I exchanged Christmas cards with Uncle George every year. He wrote such good letters and notes. Uncle George and Aunt Dor are fondly remembered. Ellen Scheidt Eich
May 5, 2011
While at Kenrick Seminary, I was privileged to have met Pastor and Mrs. Hoyer, and visited their home, as they were packing to leave the Faculty Housing at "801." They were both wonderful people. I want to assure all of the family of my thoughts and prayers and assure them of my deep sympathy. May he rest in the joy of Easter Hope! Father Joseph A. Weber, Sunset Hills, Missouri
Pr. Phil Kunder
May 5, 2011
Our Beloved George Hoyer, a major gem of the Church. A great teacher of solid worship and preaching. Great mentor and advisor to me at Christ Seminary-Seminex He will be missed, but his gifts are part of many throughout the church. My heartfelt Thanks George.
May 4, 2011
Dear Peter,
I learned of your father's death at Valpo at the Institute. A moving tribute was offered at the banquet tonight by my professor, Mark Bangert. I will be playing the Chapel organ tomorow morning, and will be thinking and praying for you and your family.
Peace,
Will Moser
Jim Blodgett
May 4, 2011
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego
All of us who were privileged to hear the the timber of your voice as your read "your" part in our annual Easter Vigil will never forget how the three were not consumed by the fiery furnace. I thank you for your care and concern for me and my family. My deepest sympathies to your whole extended family.
Margaret (Braden)Wellert
May 4, 2011
Dear Friends: I am saddened to see of your dad's death and delighted that he lived to such a wondrous age. I have sweet memories of Dor and George the year we were all in St. Louis together, and then ensuing periodic visits in NJ. Please accept my deepest sympathies and rest assured in the power of resurrection and love. Blessings, Margaret (Braden)Wellert
The Rev. John David Simpson
May 2, 2011
Fr. George was my mentor at Christ Seminary--Seminex. I loved this man of gentle spirit and sparkling eyes bursting with laughing humor. He helped me know the joy of God's gift of life in Christ. Rest eternal grant him, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon him.
Fred Marcoux
May 2, 2011
I envy those who knew George far longer than me. Yet I treasure our short aquantance. I say his name in honor for all his learned craft in speaking the Gospel, his wisdom and his marvelous sense of humor. Sleep well dear brother.
Lori Bradshaw
May 1, 2011
Rest in Peace George <3 you will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers with the family and friends ~ Lori & Kylee
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