Raymond Lee Hoeferlin

Hoeferlin, Raymond Lee

Ray passed away at home on Friday, January 10th, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born in St. Louis, a son of Elmer and Helen (nee Albrecht) Hoeferlin. Ray was a Riverview Gardens High School graduate and a United States Army Veteran. He married Dorothy Mae "Dot" Wienstroer on September 5th, 1959.

He was a retired auto mechanic from Roy McCoy Oldsmobile (formerly Yates) and a lifelong member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Later, Ray and Dot owned and operated St. Louis Post Dispatch, Suburban Journal and Riverfront Times newspaper routes. Always wanting to be busy, Ray was then an Enterprise Mobility shuttle driver until fully retiring at age 85.

Ray was the ultimate family man. His love and commitment towards his wife, children, and grandchildren was legendary, and his strong work ethic and kindness made him a role model for his family. His dog Cooper was always at his side. Additionally, he also passed along his deep love of sports to his children. He coached his children's baseball and basketball teams, was an original St. Louis Rams season ticket holder and was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. But above all, Ray's family was the centerpiece of his life. Along with the usual family functions, he made it a point to attend as many of his grandchildren's activities as he could, being their biggest cheerleader. The wonderful family that grew out of his marriage with Dot was arguably his proudest accomplishment.

Ray was the beloved husband of Dot Hoeferlin for 65 years; dearest father of Craig (Cheri) Hoeferlin, Keith Hoeferlin, Karen (Stuart) Higano, and Curt Hoeferlin; proud grandfather of Erica (Kyle) Steffensmeier, Reed Hoeferlin, and Connor Higano; dear brother of Geraldine "Geri" Pirrie-Toler, Elmer (Charlotte) Hoeferlin, and H. James "Jim" Hoeferlin; plus, numerous extended family and friends. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother Robert, sister Delores (Charles) Dietiker and his son Curt.

Services: Visitation - Friday, January 17th, from 3 PM to 8 PM at SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin

Funeral service - Saturday, January 18th, at 10 AM at SCHRADER Funeral Home

Interment - New Bethlehem Cemetery, 9650 Bellefontaine Road, Bellefontaine Neighbors

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the Places for People (mental health).

Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.