"John Raymond Hoijer Sr., 89, of Marinette, WI passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Aurora Bay Area Medical Center Marinette. He was born February 3, 1934 in Chicago, IL to the late Gordon and Dorothy (Schmidt) Hoijer. On August 6, 1955, he married Florence Gardner in Durant, OK. John served his country proudly for 20 years in the United States Air Force from 1952-1972 where he spent time in Germany, Italy, Greece, France and Iceland. After John was honorably discharged, he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Education mastering in history. He then began his teaching career for the Stephenson School District and retired in 1996. After retirement, John was the caretaker at the Stephenson Township Cemetery for many years. Always the jokester, he would quip that he loved working the "graveyard shift". John was a voracious reader, loved classical music and being with his family. He was a champion swimmer, a runner, fisherman, carpenter, cook and Green Bay Packers fan. He was loved in the community and was the favorite teacher of many. John loved history, poetry and could quote the Bible, Shakespear, Robert Frost and 100's of lines from classic movies without blinking. He will be remembered as intelligent and friendly and never missing an opportunity to make you laugh."
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"John Raymond Hoijer Sr., 89, of Marinette, WI passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Aurora Bay Area Medical Center Marinette. He was born February 3, 1934 in Chicago, IL to the late Gordon and Dorothy (Schmidt) Hoijer. On August 6, 1955, he married Florence Gardner in Durant, OK. John served his country proudly for 20 years in the United States Air Force from 1952-1972 where he spent time in Germany, Italy, Greece, France and Iceland. After John was honorably discharged, he graduated magna cum laude with a degree in Education mastering in history. He then began his teaching career for the Stephenson School District and retired in 1996. After retirement, John was the caretaker at the Stephenson Township Cemetery for many years. Always the jokester, he would quip that he loved working the "graveyard shift". John was a voracious reader, loved classical music and being with his family. He was a champion swimmer, a runner, fisherman, carpenter, cook and Green Bay Packers fan. He was loved in the community and was the favorite teacher of many. John loved history, poetry and could quote the Bible, Shakespear, Robert Frost and 100's of lines from classic movies without blinking. He will be remembered as intelligent and friendly and never missing an opportunity to make you laugh."
https://www.andersondiehm.com/obituaries/John-Raymond-Hoijer?obId=30266522
https://www.andersondiehm.com/obituaries/John-Raymond-Hoijer?obId=30266522
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