Chris Hӧer

Christopher Hoer, age 88, of Duncan, died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Norfolk Veterans Home in Norfolk.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 AM Friday, April 23, 2021 at St. Stanislaus in Duncan. Visitation is Thursday from 5:00-7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM vigil service at the church. Burial is in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.

The funeral Mass will be broadcast live on the McKown Funeral Home Facebook page. To access the page, CLICK HERE.

Christopher L. Hoer was born March 25, 1933 in Laddonia, Missouri to Christopher and Rose (Haiducek) Hoer. When he was 14, the family moved to Cedar Rapids, Nebraska. Chris graduated from Cedar Rapids High School in 1951. After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany. After returning from his time in the service, Chris met the love of his life, Janet Starocik. The couple was united in marriage on April 17, 1958 at Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church in Duncan. Chris worked at Soil Movers, Behlens and retired from Farrs in Duncan. He belonged to the Duncan/Silver Creek VFW and the Silver Creek American Legion. For many years, Chris and his wife, Janet, would go to surrounding towns to place flags on veteran's graves for Memorial Day. He also worked the VFW dances in Duncan and the fish fries in Silver Creek for many years. Chris enjoyed gardening, especially growing pumpkins for his grandchildren and taking care of animals. Though he was known as a man of few words, he will be remembered by infectious smile. Chris had a very strong faith and prayed the rosary often.

He is survived by:
Daughter: Valerie (Dale) Runquist of Duncan
Grandchildren: Jacob (Kris) Runquist of Hickman
Joseph (Bridget) Runquist of Duncan
Son: Tim Hoer of Duncan
Daughter: Christine (Tim) Warren of Columbus
Grandchildren: Zachary (Alyssa) Nickolite of Columbus
Nicholas Warren of Lincoln
Son: Chris "Jim" Hoer of Duncan
Grandchildren: Sebastian Hoer of Columbus
Makenzie Hoer of Lincoln
Reagan Hoer of Lincoln
Great Grandchildren: Melodee Nickolite, Brooklyn Runquist, Aubrey Runquist, Nolan Nickolite
Sisters: Rosie Batenhorse of Omaha and Helen Bullock of Arizona

He is preceded in death by:
His wife
Parents
Brothers: Lawrence, Frances, Bernard and Casper
Sisters: Magdalen Stone and Christina Schwarts
Son-in-law: Neil Nickolite