Donald Franklin Hoile was born June 30, 1939, in Hartington, to Donald M. and Margaret H. (Colling) Hoile and went to be with Jesus July 7, 2023. He was 84 years and 7 days old.
He married Betty Barneke, and to this union, three daughters were born: Heidi, Holli and Heather. He joined the United States Navy in 1962 and was honorably discharged in 1974, spending 14 months in Vietnam protecting and serving his country for 12 years.
After serving his country, Don had a number of jobs. He was a dental technician, then went into sales, selling office equipment and supplies, eventually owning his own business, D.F. Hoile Office Products, Inc. Don could sell an Eskimo an ice cube, and his stories were endless. He became certified in chemicals and was a groundskeeper for three different country clubs. He was an avid golfer. He then went on the road for six years traveling the country coast to coast repairing shopping carts and hydraulic pallet jacks. Sometimes dodging hurricanes in the south.
Don later married Connie (Boshart/Kremer) on June 14, 1995, and gained two step-sons. Upon his retirement, he assisted in care giving for his parents-in-law until their death. Besides loving golf, he was an avid fisherman and played a lot of Bingo.
He is survived by his wife, Connie, Milford; daughters, Heidi (Brad) Finkhouse, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Holli (Mark) Stevens, Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, and Heather (Greg) Brockhaus, Creighton; step-sons Darrin Kremer, Milford. And Richard (Denise) Kremer, Bremerton, Washington; brothers, John Hoile, Bill (Kathy) Hoile, Norfolk, Byron "B.J." (Sue) Hoile, Bloomfield, and Dick (Awl) Hoile, Columbus; brother-in-law, Tom Nichols, Omaha; sisters, Nancy Rice, Marilyn (Ron) Willers and Helen (Jim) Bradford, all of Norfolk; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Margie Nichols; brother, Robert, in infancy; sister-in-law, Sharlene “Shar” Hoile; and brother-in-law, John D. “Dave” Rice.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, July 22, at 11 a.m. At the Milford Mennonite Church. A private inurnment with the family will take place at the church cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family for a later designation. Arrangements by Lauber Funeral and Cremation Services.
