Elmer J. “Porky” Hoeschen, age 92 of Sauk Centre, formerly of Freeport, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ronald Dockendorf officiating. Inurnment was in the parish cemetery.
Elmer Joseph Hoeschen was born June 28, 1923, in Freeport to Hubert and Mary (Barhorst) Hoeschen. He attended Sacred Heart School in Freeport through the eighth grade. Porky was a milk tester for DHIA his entire life. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle and the Albany Knights of Columbus Father Pierz Council #3628. Porky helped establish the Mid-Central Softball League. He loved to go fishing and enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers baseball team.
Survivors include his brothers and sisters, Arnold (Regina) Hoeschen of Freeport, Rose Mary Groen of Richfield, Robert Hoeschen of Freeport, Walter (Alice) Hoeschen of Freeport, and Dorothy (Al) Brodie of Faribault; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Porky was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, John Groen; sister-in-law, Donna Hoeschen; niece, Sandy Hoeschen; and nephew, Kenny Hoeschen.
Serving as urn bearer was Rick Hoeschen. Cross bearer was Brian Hoeschen and scripture bearer was Jason Hoeschen. Serving as readers were Taylor and Garret Hoeschen and gift bearers were Ron Hoeschen and Gladys Haskamp.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle.
Arrangements made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services, Grey Eagle.
