Jerrald “Jerry” Edward Hoefner, 67, of Knightstown Passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born December 9, 1954 in Enid, OK the son of John D. Hoefner and Sara (Main) Miller.
Jerry was a 1972 graduate of Madison Heights High School and then went to work at Borg Warner and retired in 2007 after 33 years of service. He enjoyed watching Cubs Baseball, IU Basketball, going to car shows and listening to Rock N Roll. Jerry was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and also served as Legion Commander. He had also worked at the Soldiers and Sailors Children’s Home in Knightstown. He loved all of his eleven grandchildren and cherished being with them.
He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Irene Hoefner; daughter, Amanda Jo (Mike Bell) Hoefner; step children, Traci (Adam) Kinder, Daniel (Amanda) Tumilty, Michael (Irma) Tumilty; siblings, Loretta (Ron) Manley, John Hoefner, Mark (Ronda) Brinkley, William Brinkley, Tamra (Irv) Ramsey, Doris (Rob) Hankosky, Henry (Kay) Case and Ralph (Brenda) Case; grandchildren, Jacob, Blake, Mikayla, Evan, Eli, Will, Madison, Savannah, Cora, Josiah and Mikey; and mother-in-law, Geraldine Case.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by step father, William F. Brinkley; father-in-law, Ralph H. Case; sisters-in-law, Lorna Hoefner and Judy Hampton.
At Jerry’s request there will be no public services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, Knightstown Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Sons of American Legion, Chesterfield Post, 5100 Mounds Rd, Anderson, IN 46017. Condolences and memories of Jerry may be shared at
www.hinsey-brown.com
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