Mary Hoettels

1950 - 2018

Lt. Col. USAR (Ret.) Mary Hoettels (Cooper) found peace on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, age 68. Beloved wife of William R. Hoettels, R.N., Major USAR (Ret.), for 45 years. Mother of Major Elizabeth Anne L. Hoettels, USAF, Petty Officer Rebecca Ann Marie (Damir) Sadriyev, USCG., William Charles (Meagan) Hoettels and Brian Adam Christopher Hoettels. Fantastically proud grandma of Nikol, Maxim and Liam. Sister of Robert (Sheryda) Cooper, David Cooper, Janet (Richard) Cooper-Hying and the late George J. Cooper. Niece of Alice (Gerald) Becker. Aunt of Taryn, Jennifer, Paul, Thomas, Jessyca and Peter. Sister-in-law of David Hoettels and Jeanne Hoettels. Also loved by Bob and Alice Schilleman, other relatives and friends. Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 W. Capitol Dr., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53222, on Monday, October 15, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Memorial service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Women In Military Service For America Memorial. Private interment at Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Spooner, WI. Mary was born in Gloversville, NY. She was active in 4-H and continued to be involved with 4-H throughout her life. She graduated from Broadalbin Central School in 1968. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Cornell University, in 1972, and was then commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army. Mary served 28 years in US military, retiring in 2000 as Lieutenant Colonel. Some of her military accomplishments include being a staff officer assigned to the 452nd General Hospital USAR in Milwaukee, a staff officer in 4th US Army and US 30th Hospital Center, Brooke Army Medical Center HQ, and the 4th Army Surgeons Office. She earned numerous military awards for outstanding achievement and leadership. She earned her Master's degree from Mount Mary University. She continued to serve others as a Registered Dietitian at St. Joseph Hospital, Froedtert Hospital, and the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. She was active in the Milwaukee Dietitians Association. She remained an advocate for veterans' rights, in particular women's and homeless veterans rights, and a fearless and loyal advocate for her family. Condolences to www.krausefuneralhome.com.