Herman-Dr.-Obituary

Herman D. Hoeksema Dr.

Norton Shores, Michigan

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DIED
August 16, 2025
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Norton Shores, Michigan

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"Are you Dr. Hoeksema's son? Yes I am, how do you know my dad? Well, he gave me a new knee, fixed my wife's hip, my daughter's broken arm, and my son's broken leg." "That's pretty wild" would usually be my response as it seemed almost everyone I would meet growing up in Muskegon would have the...

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Doc did a knee replacement in '09.....rotator cuff surgery on both shoulders....I always kidded he left scars all over my body but always had time to visit whenever I would run into him anywhere...I think the last place was the farmers market....

He was my Doc Knee replacement in 1998

We were saddened to hear the loss of a wonderful Husband, Father & Grandfather. I worked in Medical Records always enjoyed Dr. Hoeksma stopping by, he was a very special man. Continue to share all your memories and he will always be near as he is dear to each of your heart. Our Deepest Sympathy during this most difficult time.

I was shocked and saddened to hear that Herm had passed away from cancer. He repaired both of my hips and my mother was his office manager for many years. We always had a lot of respect for his talents as an orthopedic surgeon and as a truly caring person. God speed Dr. Hoeksema and thanks for your wonderful care.

Remembering a wonderful colleague from many years at Hackley Hospital, but met at U of M Medical School. Was fun hearing about the family thru the years. So very sorry to hear of his cancer. In thoughts and prayers, Richard "Mac" Williams, M.D. and Mardi Monroe Williams (patient of fixed shattered elbow)

Thanks so much Herm & Kathy for being such gracious hosts for our ski trips to your Colorado house. I´m glad I got to know you and will miss your great sense of humor.

An awesome tribute to an awesome father and friend Marc...

RIP Doc, you deserve it. I worked with him for many years at Hackley Hospital; a great ortho doctor, so many stories I could tell. Good vibes to his family.

He never gave me a new knee or hip, but I retrieved many a film for him in Hackley Hospital´s Radiology Department. I remember standing along side him as he discussed cases with Dr Richard Wilcox. These men impressed me so much, I went into radiology myself. We also had discussions about the Muskegon Yacht Club, as I learned to sail there too; even going on to have my wedding reception there in 1993. God speed, Doc, you were an inspiration to many. Blessings to his family during this...