Howard Hoefs

FUNERAL SERVICES : 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids, MN.VISITATION : One hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Saturday.INTERMENT : Greenwood Cemetery, Park Rapids, MNSURVIVORS : His 2 children: son, Jody (Jackie) Hoefs of Prattville, AL; daughter, Laura (Richard "Rusty") Matykiewicz of New York Mills, MN; 6 Grandchildren: Jesse, Raymond, Jalynn, Joshua, Adam and Jurnee; 2 great grandchildren: Drayden and Faythe. 2 brothers: Richard (Dorothy) of Kentucky, and Roger (Joanne) of Arizona; one sister-in-law, Maia, of White Bear Lake. HOWARD LEE HOEFSAugust 19, 1950 ~ December 19, 2012 Howard Lee Hoefs, age 62 of the Park Rapids and Menahga areas, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. Howard was born to Herbert and Dorothy (Town) Hoefs on August 19, 1950 in Park Rapids, Minnesota. He grew up on the family farm where his dad raised cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. Howard was Baptized and Confirmed in his faith. He attended and graduated from the Menahga High School. He went on to attend college in Alexandria. Howard made a life-long career in customer retail, managing grocery and convenience stores. His profession allowed him to interact with people, and share his love of life. His favorite hobby was singing. He especially loved singing with the St. Johns Lutheran Church Choir. His children cherish the memory of Howard playing on his guitar and singing to them "The Lord"s Prayer." He also enjoyed caring for wildlife, gardening and some wood-working. It gave him great pleasure to give his creations to friends and family. Howard"s family wishes to thank all those who helped Howard in the last years of his life. The gift of your time was more precious than words could ever express. Howard is survived by his 2 children: son, Jody (Jackie) Hoefs of Prattville, AL; daughter, Laura (Richard "Rusty") Matykiewicz of New York Mills, MN; 6 Grandchildren: Jesse, Raymond, Jalynn, Joshua, Adam and Jurnee; 2 great grandchildren: Drayden and Faythe. 2 brothers: Richard (Dorothy) of Kentucky, and Roger (Joanne) of Arizona; one sister-in-law, Maia, of White Bear Lake; along with many loving nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.Howard is preceded in death by his father, Herbert Hoefs, his mother, Dorothy Hoefs; sister, Barbara Hoefs, and one brother, Marshall Hoefs Blessed be his memory.Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids, MN with Pastor Tim Heinecke officiating. A time of visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service on Saturday. The organist will be Sarah Kaufenberg. Congregational hymns will be "I Am but a Stranger Here" and "Amazing Grace." Wayne Schroeder will sing "Many Mansions". Interment will be made in Greenwood Cemetery in Park Rapids, MN. Memorials are preferred.