DeWayne Monroe Hockemeyer Obituary
We bid farewell to DeWayne Monroe Hockemeyer (Columbia City, Indiana), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 14, 2024 at the age of 89. DeWayne Monroe touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Theodore Hockemeyer and Evelyn Hockemeyer (Nichols); his wife D. Marie Hockemeyer; his son Richard Hockemeyer; his sister Jane Kelsey; and his brothers-in-law, Glenn "Sam" Kelsey and John Lillich.
He is survived by: his children, Victoria Thorson (David Meyer), Lorene Jenkins (James), Greggory Hockemeyer and Jeffrey Hockemeyer (Sherri Lowder); his grandchildren, Heather, Marcus, Katherine, Christian, Elisabeth, Quentin, Celine, William and Trent; his daughter-in-law Lisa Hockemeyer; his siblings, Carolyn Kelsey, Rose Lillich and Theodore Hockemeyer Jr. (Becky); and his brother-in-law Lyle Kelsey. He is also survived by nine great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 19th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home (600 Countryside Dr, Columbia City, IN 46725). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 19th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial donations may be given in memory of DeWayne to Whitley County Senior Center.