Nicholas S. Hoyer

1928 - 2021

Nicholas S. Hoyer

Nic Hoyer, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday January 25th, 2021. Nic is survived by his wife of 46 years, Phyllis, his daughters Chris (Mark) Ciborowski and Carrie (Ken) Hoyer-Abbinante, his step-children Mike Balistereri, Jim Balistreri, Steve (Mary) Balistreri and Aimee Balistreri. He is also survived by his siblings Bill (Kay) Hoyer, Beth (Tom) Glynn and Mary (Phil) Scallon. He is further survived by three grandchildren and their spouses, three step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Nic was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 16, 1928. He is a graduate of Marquette High School and Marquette University. In July 1949 his father started Wisconsin Title Service Co., Inc. in Milwaukee and Nic worked there from the beginning. On the death of his father, Nic took over the company as owner and President and during his tenure it became Wisconsin Title, Closing and Credit Services. He also served as president of the Wisconsin Land Title Association (WLTA) and in 1997 was awarded the Member of the Year Award from WLTA. In addition he served on the American Land Title Association (ALTA) Board of Governors. For twelve years, Nic served as a director on the Board of the Milwaukee Board of Realtors, and for six years as a board member of Blue Mound Golf & Country Club.

Nic loved his work at the company working up to three weeks before his death. His loves also included skiing and spending time at Powderhorn in Upper Michigan, golfing at Blue Mound Golf & Country Club where he was a member for over 50 years, traveling and enjoying time with his family and friends. When his parents died young, he took on the role of patriarch of the family together with taking care of his own family. His title became Connector in Chief. He was instrumental in keep the family close, connected and loved. He was a planner and in September would be planning Christmas events! He was the pillar of the family and deeply loved and highly respected by his family, friends, employees and business associates. He was a long time member of St. Mary's Visitation Catholic Parish in Elm Grove and was a man of integrity, honor and dedicated to his God, family and his commitments. He leaves a big hole in our family and will be dearly missed but we know he is at peace and being welcomed into the gates of Heaven.

Due to Covid, a celebration of his life will be held this summer.

If desired, a contribution can be made in Nic's name to St. Mary's Visitation Catholic Parish in Elm Grove, WI or Marquette High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.