Robert B. "Bob" Hoeschen, age 88, of Freeport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 12 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating and Rev. Eberhard Schefers concelebrating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. Friday at the church.
Robert Benedict Hoeschen was born March 22, 1935 in Freeport, Minnesota to Hubert and Mary (Barhorst) Hoeschen. He was united in marriage to Donna Winter on August 5, 1959 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Bob and Donna lived in Freeport and were members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Bob worked at Franklin for many years as a union laborer until his retirement.
Bob enjoyed fishing, going on camping trips up north, including to Canada, shaking dice, making occasional trips to the casino, and tending to his many gardens. He was so proud of how big his vegetables would get, and he loved sharing the fruits of his labor with his family and friends. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and spending time at the hunting shack, bowling, and playing fast pitch softball.
Survivors include children, Roxane Hoeschen of Sauk Centre, Keith Hoeschen of New Munich, and Jason (Heather) Hoeschen of Freeport; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson; and brother, Walter "Dick" (Alice) Hoeschen of Freeport.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna (Winter) Hoeschen; daughters, Sandy and Deb Hoeschen; son, Kenny Hoeschen; brothers, Elmer "Porky" and Arnie Hoeschen; sisters, Dorothy Brodie and Rose "Girlie" Groen; and in-laws and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 12 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating and Rev. Eberhard Schefers concelebrating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. Friday at the church.
Robert Benedict Hoeschen was born March 22, 1935 in Freeport, Minnesota to Hubert and Mary (Barhorst) Hoeschen. He was united in marriage to Donna Winter on August 5, 1959 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Bob and Donna lived in Freeport and were members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Bob worked at Franklin for many years as a union laborer until his retirement.
Bob enjoyed fishing, going on camping trips up north, including to Canada, shaking dice, making occasional trips to the casino, and tending to his many gardens. He was so proud of how big his vegetables would get, and he loved sharing the fruits of his labor with his family and friends. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and spending time at the hunting shack, bowling, and playing fast pitch softball.
Survivors include children, Roxane Hoeschen of Sauk Centre, Keith Hoeschen of New Munich, and Jason (Heather) Hoeschen of Freeport; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson; and brother, Walter "Dick" (Alice) Hoeschen of Freeport.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna (Winter) Hoeschen; daughters, Sandy and Deb Hoeschen; son, Kenny Hoeschen; brothers, Elmer "Porky" and Arnie Hoeschen; sisters, Dorothy Brodie and Rose "Girlie" Groen; and in-laws and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
Robert B. "Bob" Hoeschen, age 88, of Freeport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 12 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating and Rev. Eberhard Schefers concelebrating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. Friday at the church.
Robert Benedict Hoeschen was born March 22, 1935 in Freeport, Minnesota to Hubert and Mary (Barhorst) Hoeschen. He was united in marriage to Donna Winter on August 5, 1959 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Bob and Donna lived in Freeport and were members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Bob worked at Franklin for many years as a union laborer until his retirement.
Bob enjoyed fishing, going on camping trips up north, including to Canada, shaking dice, making occasional trips to the casino, and tending to his many gardens. He was so proud of how big his vegetables would get, and he loved sharing the fruits of his labor with his family and friends. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and spending time at the hunting shack, bowling, and playing fast pitch softball.
Survivors include children, Roxane Hoeschen of Sauk Centre, Keith Hoeschen of New Munich, and Jason (Heather) Hoeschen of Freeport; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson; and brother, Walter "Dick" (Alice) Hoeschen of Freeport.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna (Winter) Hoeschen; daughters, Sandy and Deb Hoeschen; son, Kenny Hoeschen; brothers, Elmer "Porky" and Arnie Hoeschen; sisters, Dorothy Brodie and Rose "Girlie" Groen; and in-laws and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 12 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating and Rev. Eberhard Schefers concelebrating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. Friday at the church.
Robert Benedict Hoeschen was born March 22, 1935 in Freeport, Minnesota to Hubert and Mary (Barhorst) Hoeschen. He was united in marriage to Donna Winter on August 5, 1959 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Bob and Donna lived in Freeport and were members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Bob worked at Franklin for many years as a union laborer until his retirement.
Bob enjoyed fishing, going on camping trips up north, including to Canada, shaking dice, making occasional trips to the casino, and tending to his many gardens. He was so proud of how big his vegetables would get, and he loved sharing the fruits of his labor with his family and friends. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and spending time at the hunting shack, bowling, and playing fast pitch softball.
Survivors include children, Roxane Hoeschen of Sauk Centre, Keith Hoeschen of New Munich, and Jason (Heather) Hoeschen of Freeport; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson; and brother, Walter "Dick" (Alice) Hoeschen of Freeport.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna (Winter) Hoeschen; daughters, Sandy and Deb Hoeschen; son, Kenny Hoeschen; brothers, Elmer "Porky" and Arnie Hoeschen; sisters, Dorothy Brodie and Rose "Girlie" Groen; and in-laws and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
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