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Robert Hoelker Obituary
Robert was born July 14, 1928, to parents Antone Joseph and Mary Ann (Raab) Hoelker, in Anthon, Oklahoma.
Robert graduated, with his bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, from the University of Oklahoma in 1953. During this time, he married Wanda Genell (Davis).
Robert worked for Phillips Petroleum Company from 1953 to 1985 as a manager in the compensation and salary administration. He was a board member and lector at St. Johns Church. He was also the Co-founder of the Journey Home and the President of The Grove HOA.
Robert loved to golf, go to dances and travel whenever he could. He also enjoyed painting ceramics and going to the Bartlesville Theatre.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings Victor Hoelker, Leroy Hoelker, Dorothy Hand and Vera Schirf.
Robert is survived by his wife, Wanda Hoelker; daughter, Angela (Hoelker) Collins and her husband Tony; son, Jim Hoelker and his wife Tandi; grandchildren, Caroline and Jackson Hoelker; brother, John Hoelker and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 24th from 10:00 am-8:00 pm at Stumpff Funeral Home & Crematory. Graveside service will be Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making memorial donations to The Journey Home, St. John Before the Latin Gate Church or to Bartlesville First Church. Friends who wish may sign the online guestbook at www.stumpff.org
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Hoelker
Linda Maholland
April 9, 2020
So very sorry for the loss of your beloved husband, Bob, Genell. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Marsha Gunter DeWitt
March 25, 2020
Please know that I am thinking of you and the family and sending you comfort, prayers and love. Many memories made over many years with your family and mine. So glad to have known him, Bob will be missed by many.
March 24, 2020
Genell, Michael and I are sending our prayers and comfort to you.
Carol Smith
Pam Woodward
March 24, 2020
Dear Mrs. Genell, Angie, Jimmy and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I meet Mr. Robert on Angies birthday and really loved talking to him. He was so much fun to be around and remined me of my father. God Bless you all.
Joan Damewood
March 24, 2020
Dear Aunt Genell, Angie, Jimmy, and family,
I know his beautiful soul will Rest In Peace with Christ and his family.
I remember his sweet smile and cute sense of humor. I'm saddened that we cannot travel at this time, but our thoughts and prayers are
abundantly with you and your family. Love and Blessings to all.
Your niece and cousin Joan Schirf Damewood
Geneva and Rick Hermreck
March 23, 2020
Dear Aunt Genell, Angie, Jimmy and family. how I wish we could come and be with you and share your grief for such a wonderful man. We loved him very much, unfortunately we don't feel at this time we can travel but know you're in our prayers. Please know that we love you all very much. Thank you for the times you were so kind and generous when we came and saw you. We had our time to share and visit and I remember that quite often. It was truly a blessing. Love and kisses from Rick and I and our family. Love and grace abound. Love you all! Your niece and cousin Geneva Schirf Hermreck
Stumpff Funeral Home
March 24, 2020
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