Melvin Duane Hockemeier Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvin Duane Hockemeier (Vincennes, Indiana), who passed away on April 15, 2025 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin Duane Hockemeier to pay them a last tribute.

Though Melvin has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his wife Theresa "Patrizi" Hockemeier; and his brothers, Norman and Wayne Hockemeier. He is survived by: his children, Kim Greene (Denny), Karen Little (Doug), Kathryn O'Connor (Adrian), Marianne Kidwell (James) and Mark Hockemeier. He is also survived by his 12 grandchildren and his 15 great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. John Lutheran Church (707 N 8th St, Vincennes, IN 47591). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. John's Lutheran Church (707 N 8th St, Vincennes, IN 47591).

Memorial donations may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church.