William "Bill" Hoelker

1934 - 2020

William "Bill" Hoelker

Cincinnati - Hoelker, William E. (Eymard) "Bill", devoted husband of the late Jean Ann (nee Schaffer) Hoelker, loving father of Julie (Tom) Clyde, Jim (Patty) Hoelker, Jeff (Caren) Hoelker, Jill (John) DeHaven, Joe (Louise) Hoelker, Jodie (Bryan) Humpert, Jeanna (Scott) Meyer, Jackie (Tim) Daly, cherished grandfather of 24 and great grandfather of 12, dear brother of the late Edmund Hoelker Jr, Mary Stella Bedinghaus, Jack Hoelker and Ruth Wernke, passed away peacefully December 9, 2020 at the age of 86 with all his 8 children present. Bill was born January 7, 1934 in Cincinnati. He was the son of the late Edward Hoelker & Helen (nee Meiners). Bill grew up as a westsider on Gilsey Avenue and attended St Williams School then Elder High School. He started dating Jean in high school. After high school, he was drafted into Military service with active duty in Fort Hood Texas. Due to his 2 year college degree, Bill was an officer, and that was a big deal back then he would modestly state. Bill had a jeep and was in charge of the mail room and weekly trained the entire patrol of 400 men. During his service, he pulled a trick on Mom. He had to get dentures and mailed his tooth plate in a nice little box. Mom rounded up all her nurse friends to open it thinking it was some special jewelry. Dad would giggle so hard telling that story to us. They married 8/24/57. Bill had a few hobbies, he loved pets: he raised a dog Recon in the service until his Commander directed him to get rid of the dog as it was messing up the grounds. He raised fish for decades - he loved breeding angel fish. Bill was a big fisherman; he would take Jean on fishing dates to the local lakes Snows and Lake Nina. He took a trip to Traverse City Michigan with his friends and caught the big one, a 5lb 14oz bass that qualified him to be in the CheCheGon Club and has a plaque. He had very good luck at the race tracks and the boats and many in the family copied his bets and would win big also. Dad frowned on that as his winnings were then diluted. His most cherished hobby is how well he kept his yard. By July 4th, his landscaping was the envy of the neighbors and decorated to the hilt. They could never win the best decorated house prize on the 4th of July since they started and ran the parade for 47 years.He was very proud of his heritage and spoke many times where the Hoelker's settled in Oldenburg Indiana. Growing up, his Godmother Sister Ancilla "Angi" would take him 3-4 times a year and over all summer back to Oldenburg on the train. The Hoelker Oldenburg House was the first one to get an inside bathroom. It was always fun when Bill would attend the annual July Freudenfest in Oldenburg visiting all his family that came in from out of town. We cannot remember him ever missing any of our events growing up even though he very busy with his work as a builder "Hoelker Homes". After his 5 daughters graduated from McAuley high school, all attended many Alumni Father Daughter Dance where he was the most popular one photo'd every year. Bill was a devoted Catholic, loved attending Sunday mass and wearing his rosary around his neck keeping Jesus close to him.There will be no Visitation. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday December 17, 2020, Noon at St. Ann Catholic Church, 2900 W. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45239. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Elder High School, 3900 Vincent Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205. www.meyergeiser.com.