Lloyd Hoeft, Sr

Lloyd George Hoeft, Sr., 86, of Wausau, left this life to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at Mt. View Care Center in Wausau. Lloyd was born April 14, 1925 in Wausau to Elsie (Grebe) and George Hoeft.
On May 8, 1948, Lloyd married the love of his life, Mary Ann (Borchardt), who he met while working as a cab driver. They celebrated 63 wonderful years together. Lloyd worked very hard throughout his life. At the age of 15 he worked for relatives on their farms. He also worked as a cab driver, ship builder on the Edmund Fitzgerald, at the city lumberyard, and owned his own company – Hoeft's Custom Builders.
He loved his family, friends, fishing, hunting, bowling, making people laugh, and most importantly, spreading God's word.
Lloyd and Mary Ann moved to Atlanta, GA in January 1983 where he continued to grow his business. His work there included rebuilding of Dave's Night Club and the Governor's Mansion. They moved back to Wausau in 1993. He worked on small building projects until his retirement in 1996. While retired he delivered flowers for Sorenson's Floral Shop. After leaving Sorenson's, Lloyd became the building caretaker for City Walk Retirement Community.
He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Dementia, and although he eventually lost awareness of his loved ones, he continued to make people laugh and preach the word of Christ.
Lloyd is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann; children, Sandra (Dick) Arps of Little Chute, WI, Vivian (William) Colassacco of Kaukauna, WI, Jacqueline (Gary) Spulak of town of Rib Mountain, WI, Luann Taves of Alpharetta, GA, Pennie Hoeft of Canton, GA, Lloyd (Nancy) Hoeft, Jr. of Murfreesboro, TN, and Dawn (Steven) Sheriff of Winder, GA; special granddaughter, Michelle (Jamie) Dever of Cumming, GA; a sister-in-law; cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Lloyd is further survived by 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Jenny Lynn; mother, Elsie (Grebe), father, George Hoeft; sisters, Betty Trotzer and Laura Joseph; and brother, Dallis Hoeft
A funeral service will be at 11:00 am, Friday, February 10, 2012 at Immanuel Baptist Church, 5100 Hummingbird Rd, with Rev. Michael Fischer officiating. Family and friends may call beginning at 4 pm until 7 pm at Helke Funeral Home, Wausau, on Thursday, February 9, 2012 and again at church on Friday beginning at 10:00 am until the time of service. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.
Although we sadly announce the passing of a great man, the Hoeft family would like to thank the caregivers at Mt. View Care Center, Wausau, for the care given over the past year. We would also like to thank Immanuel Baptist Church for all the prayers and continued support.