Photo courtesy of N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. - Coldwater
Coldwater, Ohio
Apr 27, 1936 – Jul 31, 2025
Joan (Hoyng) VonderHaar, age 89 of Celina, died Thursday, July 31, 2025, at her home in Celina. She was born on April 27, 1936, in Coldwater to the late Ernest & Helen (Losche) Hoyng.
On October 25, 1958, she married Robert ‘Bob’ VonderHaar and he preceded her on March 25, 2022. They had three children: Karen, Diane, and David.
She is survived by a daughter Karen (Mike) Kleinhenz of Coldwater; a son Dave (Julie) VonderHaar of Madison, WI; grandchildren, Stephen (Lindsey) Kleinhenz, Erin (Phil) Shealy, Gregory Kleinhenz, Will VonderHaar and Ava VonderHaar; great-grandchildren Olivia, Michael & Octavia Kleinhenz and Graham & Isaac Shealy; siblings and in-laws, Jan Hoyng and Joyce (Brian) Forschner all of Loveland. She is preceded in death by daughter Diane, great-grandson Daniel Kleinhenz, siblings and in-laws, Tom (Betty Jo) Hoyng, Rev. William Hoyng C.P.P.S., Pat (John) Lies, and Mary Alice Hinger.
She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Ball State University and a master’s degree from Bowling Green State University. Joan dedicated her career to helping children, serving as a speech and hearing therapist in the Mercer County and Darke County school systems. She traveled extensively, was an avid reader, and enjoyed staying connected with family and friends, whether it was in person or digitally.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday and 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
Read MoreI feel truly blessed to have known Joan. I will always remember her warm smile, her thoughtful words, and the gentle, gracious presence she brought to our neighborhood. My heartfelt condolences to her beautiful family — may the many cherished memories you hold bring you comfort and peace. She will be deeply missed.
Rebecca Kelly
August 08, 2025 | Celina, OH | Neighbor
Thinking of you. Sending our sympathy & warm wishes.
Love,
Ginny Chesser & family
Ginny Chesser
August 06, 2025 | Coldwater, OH
Joan was a dear friend. We chatted often, attended Reds and Flyers games, and enjoyed dining out. She listened and was very kind and caring. I loved her sense of humor and her strength, courage and faith to keep moving forward. She will be missed.
Cecilia Miller
August 03, 2025 | Celina, OH | Friend
