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1934
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2011
Theodore Hoekstra Obituary
Theodore "Ted" John Hoekstra was born November 5, 1934 in Bell, California, the son of Martin and Clara Hoekstra. He grew up in the Pennock and Roseland Area. On April 22, 1955, Ted was united in marriage to Deloris Krupke. They made their home north of Paynesville where they farmed for 35 years and ran Hoekstra Trucking for a few years. Shortly after retirement in 1992, Ted opened Ted's RV Land in Paynesville.
Ted was a member of Crystal Hills Assembly of God in Paynesville where he and Deloris were active members. He enjoyed spending his time as an aviator, motorcycling and traveling. Ted and Deloris have traveled to every state in the union and loved traveling in RV's. Ted had a great sense of humor and was always looking for another opportunity in life. In 1995, Ted suffered his first heart attack and for the last 11 months has had numerous complications, but fought the good fight.
He is survived by wife, Deloris; children, Jerry (Rita) Hoekstra of Paynesville, Jodi (Doug) Molone of Indianola, IA, and Joan (Adam) Lindquist of Becker; 13 grandchildren, Davis (Amelia) Hoekstra, Derek, Sheena, Shanna, Dayten, Sierra Hoekstra, Lindsay (Zack) Mohr, Lyndon, Lynnette, Lynnea Molone, Mercedes Hoekstra, Tyler and Alayna Lindquist; 5 great-grandchildren, Kylie, Gabriel, Nolan Hoekstra, Gage and Hayden Mohr; 3 sisters, Anne (Ed) Lezer, Martha (Chuck) Peterson and Connie (Mark) Johnson; and daughter-in-law, Tonya (Jared) Johnson
Ted was preceded in death by son, Jim Hoekstra; brother, Clarence Hoekstra and parents.
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Terry Unruh
January 5, 2011
Although we didn't know Ted very well, we did know members of his family. Aunt Martha, our thoughts are with you and your family member during this most difficult time and you are in our prayers. God Bless you.
Erica (Pinkerman) Hubert
January 5, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear about Ted's passing. I always appreciated his sense of humor. Delores and family, I'm praying for your strength and comfort....
Kandace DeGolier
January 5, 2011
Our memories of Ted will be that he was a loving and genuinely caring person who served God with zeal and purpose. We are thinking and praying for you, Delores and Hoekstra family, that the Holy Spirit will comfort you and help you walk through this time. Love, Kandy and Bruce DeGolier
LaVonn Peterson
January 5, 2011
Uncle Ted, you will be so missed. The sadness we feel is because we are left here without you. We know you are in heaven and have much to do. I am so glad I got to come and see you this summer. Our prayers go out to your family.
With Love,
LaVonn (Sis) Peterson and family
& Russ Lewis
Lori Lezer
January 4, 2011
We will miss you Uncle Ted, we have so many fun memories at your house over the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. We know you are celebrating in heaven with Jimmy and other family members. We are looking forward to seeing you again in heaven someday. Sympathy to your famiy, I know you will be missed alot.
Doug, Lori, Ryan, Cody and Amy Lezer
LaVonn Peterson
January 4, 2011
Uncle Ted, you will be so missed and know, the ones left here are the ones in pain for missing you. We know you have entered heaven and have much to do. So no need to look back and no worries forever more. Love to all the family and we are praying for strength and peace.
LaVonn (Sis) Peterson
& Russ Lewis
Craig Stowell
January 4, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the family Mr Hoekstra was a wonderful man with an honest heart. Our prayers are with the family.
Craig & Carrie Stowell
Sartell MN
James & Mary Lou Lezer
January 4, 2011
We will miss seeing Ted in the two places that we saw him the most: Ted's RV Land and Lake Geneva Christian Center in the summer. He loved the camp. God bless you and keep you, Delorus and children, as well as Ted's sisters.
Tom & Jan Scott
January 4, 2011
We also send our sympathy in the loss of Ted to the family and freinds. Ted was a very caring and fun man. We will miss comming back and talking with Ted.
Tom & Janice Scott Rockville MN
January 4, 2011
We send our Sympathy in the loss of your Husband,Father and Grandfather.We winter in az.and looked forwand to seeing Ted and Deloris there.A frindly and caring man.We will miss his vieits with the Hoekstra family tree book. Henry and Betty Hoekstra
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