Donald C. "Don" Hoefert

Donald C. "Don" Hoefert ObituaryFuneral services will be 11:00am, Monday, August 11, 2025, with visitation one hour prior to the service, at Cornerstone Church in Watertown.
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Donald Hoefert, 74, of Watertown, SD, died August 4, 2025, at his residence. He was born on September 3, 1950, to Dr. K.L Hoefert and Laura Naomi Sentman in Grinnell, IA.
Don attended Iowa State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree. He married Colleen Mary O'Neill on December 14, 2002. Together, they blended their families, which included Don's daughters Elizabeth and Kristin (from a previous union with Tammy Hoefert), and Colleen's four daughters, Kylie, Lisa, Angie, and Krista.
He worked as a Store Manager of Kmart and retired after 37 years.
Don found great joy in his garden, meticulously tending it and generously sharing his harvest with family and friends. Don cherished the outdoors, especially time spent with his wife, daughters, family, and friends boating and fishing at Lake Pelican and Lake Lida. Don and Colleen's beloved dog, Chloe, was a constant source of joy and companionship in his life.
Donald Charles Hoefert is survived by his wife, Colleen Hoefert; his daughters Elizabeth (Michael) Snyder of Watertown, Kristin Hoefert-Redlinger of Sioux Falls, Kylie (Jason) Steen of Clark, Lisa (Troy) Werdel of Dell Rapids, Angie (Travis) Werdel of Clark, and Krista (Ted) Drury of Tea; step-son, Damion Wright of Sioux Falls;15 grandchildren; and his sister, Dorothy (Bob) Lumsden.
He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Margaret and brother John Hoefert.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 11th, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, with funeral services immediately following at 11:00 AM at Cornerstone Church, Watertown, SD.
Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, with lunch to be served afterward at Cornerstone Church.
Honorary Urn bearers: Madilyn Steen, Macy Steen, Devon Snyder, Jakob Steen, Arianna Snyder, Jaxson Drury, Harper Werdel, Emree Werdel, Haven Werdel, Mason Redlinger, Max Redlinger, Kamden Werdel, Willow Werdel, Evelyn Drury, and Maverick Drury.
Arrangements by Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel ~ www.wightandcomes.com
Funeral services will be 11:00am, Monday, August 11, 2025, with visitation one hour prior to the service, at Cornerstone Church in Watertown.
Streaming live: https://www.cumcwat.com/watch-live/
webcast will change to different site; be sure to check back.
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