Marlin "Tony" Hoelker

Marlin “Tony” Hoelker, 80, of Sioux City passed away quietly at home on August 4, 2020. 

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  

Tony was born September 23, 1939 in Cushing, Iowa, the son of John and Elizabeth (Hildreth) Hoelker.  He graduated from Bishop Heelan in 1958.  Tony married Jerry Ann Moore on August 18, 1962.   He worked as a brick layer for more than 60 years.  Tony served in the Civil Defense Police Reserve Unit from 1967-1971.  He enjoyed playing poker, and growing Irises in his yard, but his greatest love was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Family was very important to Tony and he was known as the favorite uncle of all the nieces and nephews.  Tony was a member of the Elks Lodge #112 in Sioux City. 

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Jerry Ann Hoelker of Sioux City; his children:  Toni Marie (Andrew) Walters of Salix, IA, Michael (Jennifer) Hoelker of Aubrey, TX, Melissa Marie (Troy) Thomas of Dakota Dunes, SD, and Jennifer Marie Hoelker (Michael) of Sioux City; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings.

We Love You Moore!