William B. Hoyer

HOYER William B. Hoyer, age 93, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 26, 2008 at Friendship Village of Columbus Healthcare Center. He was born on February 1, 1915 in Columbus, Ohio to Ralph and Eva Hoyer. His family moved to Bexley, and he attended The Columbus Academy and Bexley High School, where he was President of the Senior Class. Bill graduated from The Ohio State University and received a MBA from the Wharton School of Finance. After graduation he married his high school sweetheart, Ann Altmaier, and began his career with the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. He served his country as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war he resumed his insurance career and formed The William B. Hoyer Agency where he received many awards and recognition. A special award received was the National Insurance "Man of the Year" in 1967. He was a well-renowned international speaker on behalf of the life insurance industry and was President of the General Agents and Managers Conference of the National Association of the Life Underwriters. He was instrumental in establishing the Griffith Foundation and Griffith Library at OSU. He supported his community as President of the Bexley Board of Education, a member of the Bexley Historical Society, a Trustee of Hanover College, a member of Rotary, OSU Faculty Club, OSU President's Club and a loyal supporter of OSU football. Bill never met a stranger and was well known for the question "Where are you from?" He was extremely proud of his children and attended many events in support of his family and, particularly enjoyed boating and fishing with them at one of his favorite places, Lakeside, Ohio, on Lake Erie. William was preceded in death by his parents, Ann Hoyer, and his sister Elizabeth Drackett. He is survived by his sister, Helen Brown; children, William (Barbara), James (Susan) and Margaret James (Leno); grandchildren, William (Christine), Scott (Linda), James (Angie), Todd, Kimberly Schmittel (Michael), and Jennifer James; many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His support and friendliness will be missed by both family and friends. The family will receive friends and family on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 10 a.m. at the St. Alban's Episcopal Church at 333 S. Drexel Ave., Bexley, Ohio 43209. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev. Rob Matheus and Rev. Michael Jupin. Friends may join the family for a reception at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the St. Alban's Church Memorial fund. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER MIDTOWN, phone (614) 224-6105. Please visit www.Schoedinger.com to send condolences to the family.