Virginia Dolores Hoefs

December 24, 1920 - November 17, 2007

Virginia Dolores Hoefs, age 86, of Horicon, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at the Beaver Dam Community Hospital.

Friends and relatives may call at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, in Horicon, on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. Funeral services will follow at the church on Tuesday with Rev. Mark Hasty officiating. Burial will be at Oakhill Cemetery, Horicon.

Ginny, as she was known to her friends, was born on December 24, 1920, in Horicon, to the late William and Louise (Muenchow) Selchert. She was baptized, confirmed on April 14, 1935 by Rev. F.A. Schwertfeger, and attended St. Stephen School. On August 3, 1946 she was united in marriage to Curtis Hoefs at St. Stephen Church by Rev. Schwertfeger. After her marriage, she joined Zion Lutheran Church where her husband was a member. She was employed in the early years at the Stokely Van Kamp factory, and the Ben Franklin Store. She was a former member of the Horicon Senior Citizen Club. After her marriage, she devoted her time to being a mother and homemaker. In 1948, she and her husband began operating Hoefs Trucking, which they ran together for 33 years until his death. She and their son Tom continued to operate the business. Ginny enjoyed her flowers, sewing, and the outdoors, as well as caring for her pet chickens.

Survivors include her son, Tom Hoefs, Horicon, a daughter, Sally (James) Huff, Horicon, grandsons, Craig (Kathy) Huff, Horicon, Brett Huff, Horicon, and a granddaughter, Lacey Huff, Horicon, as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. Also surviving is a great granddaughter Melanie Ann, a brother, Jerry Selchert, Wichita, KS, and sisters-in-law, Hazel Selchert, Waukesha, and Doris Selchert, Dubuque, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1981, and seven brothers, Merlin, Clarence, Harold, Gilbert, Raymond, Delmar and Russell, as well as a brother and sister, both who died in infancy.

Memorials may be directed to the Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund. Ginny will be missed by her children, grandchildren, and great granddaughter. The Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is serving the family. Online condolences may be made on our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Service Details

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007, 2:00pm, Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Horicon

Interment Details

Oak Hill Cemetery-Horicon

Virginia Dolores Hoefs, age 86, of Horicon, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at the Beaver Dam Community Hospital. Friends and relatives may call at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, in Horicon, on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM. Funeral services will follow at the church on Tuesday with Rev. MarkContinue Reading

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Dear Kathy and family-
How heavy my heart is at hearing the loss of such a gentle man. I remember meeting Terry years ago as a frequent patron of Ginny May Donuts. He was such a kind elfin character which I so appreciated as being a bit elfish myself....and a bit eccentric which was a captivating charm of his. I also remember his devotion to a little known radio host (back in the day) and how he recorded and fondly mused at Garrison's humor.
My prayers are with all of you as you deal with his to soon passing. I know that he will be with you always in those quiet times of reflection and in the smiles of his children.......and always in your hearts. God bless!
Denise (McCall) Minea

I met Terry soon after he met Kathy and have known a deep kinship with the Humistons since. I am at a loss for words to convey the depth of my sadness. I offer a passage from Naomi Shihab Nye: ...Before you know kindness as the deepest thing inside, you must know sorrow as the other deepest thing...then it is only kindness that makes sense anymore... Terry is/was kindness incarnate; my introspective, fun-loving, peace-keeping, buddha brother. Oh - how he shall be missed. What a legacy he leaves.

We met Terry a very long time ago, when we lived in Mankato, Minn. We have many fond memoriies of Terry, both before and after he met Kathy. We remember him for his sprituality, serenity and love of nature. May he rest in peace. We hope to meet again someday.

I worked with Terry at MATC and had the highest regards for him. He was a very friendly and caring person and touched the lives of many students. I'm sad that I'll no longer have the opportunity to hear his opinions and see his smile. My condolances to his family.

Tom and Sally our thought''s and prayers are with you here in Kansas. Aunt Ginny is one of our many favorite aunts. All i can say is Ginny must of been a tuff old bird if she could raise half her brothers and then raise her own Family. I can see her not taking any crap off of her brothers and then just giving them all hell right back. she has allot of company to greet her in heaven. I bet all of her brothers will greet her with open arms. In the Selchert tradition i raise my glass to Ginny and toast HER LIFE AND GOD BLESS AND KEEP HER. Even thou we live along ways from Wisconsin she will be truly missed here in kansas.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Tom & Sally, We are sorry to hear about your loss. Aunt Ginny we be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Rob & Cindy Selchert Aberdeen, Maryland

Tom and Sally; We are sorry for your loss. We also will miss Ginny. Brenda said it all; I can not think of anything else to add. We also will not be able to attend and that hurts us very much. Brian and Shirley Selchert Mesa, Arizona Remington Selchert Kendell Selchert Josh and Kristen Baxter and Family Pensacola, Florida

Tom & Sally, Please know you are in my prayers during this time. To loose your Mom is one of the hardest things in life to go through. Aunt Ginny has always had a special place in my heart. I will never forget coming to visit her on our summer vacations and how much fun we had at her house. I am sorry we can not come for the funeral or bring Dad, as jobs and distance are keeping us from coming. Dad has always loved her as a mother figure He always told us that she raised him after their parents passed away. He has always been grateful to her for that. Dad loved talking to her on the phone when ever they called each other. She brought him alot of joy, even though they were far apart and did not see each other very often. She made a big impact on his life and for that I am very thankful for her. Love your Cousin in Arkansas Brenda (Selchert) Parker

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