Jun 12, 2024

Bernard N. Hoeg

Posted Jun 12, 2024 2:08 PM

Bernard Nick Hoeg
May 4, 1931 ~ June 06, 2024

Bernard Nick Hoeg, 93, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Thursday, June 06, 2024, at the Rooks County Medical Center in Plainville, Kansas.

Bernard was born in Missoula, Montana, May 4, 1931, to William and Mabel (Olsen) Hoeg.  He grew up there and graduated high school in 1950.  After high school he joined the Air Force and was stationed in Greenland and Washington.  Bernie was a licensed mortician, his career for many years.  Later he became a convenience store owner in Stevensville, Montana and worked in a boat shop in Florida.  He did many other jobs, including handyman, volunteer fireman, ambulance driver, played basketball, sang in church and much more.  He was a friendly, outgoing Christian person.

He was married to Della (Pooley) Richmond on Nov. 4, 2017, and moved from Montana to her home in Natoma.

He was preceded in death by two wives, two stepsons, his brother and his parents.

Surviving family include his wife, Della; two sons, Bryan and Todd, both of Montana; a daughter, Melissa McCuiston of Ben Lomond, California, 7 grandchildren, several stepchildren, and numerous step-grandchildren.

Cremation was Bernie's choice.  A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. on Thursday, June 13,2024, at the New Life Church in Natoma, Kansas, (formerly the Methodist Church). with Pastor Janet Reynolds officiating.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Natoma, Kansas, is assisting with the funeral arrangements.

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