Darrell Hoefelman, 63, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Monday, September 19, 2022, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 10:30 AM, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 12.5 North of Columbus, with Rev. Brad Birtell and Rev. Paul Rempfer officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, October 3 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Tuesday, October 4 from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Tuesday, October 4 at 10:15 AM, at the church. Memorials are suggested as those of the donor's choice.

Darrell Hoefelman was born on February 14, 1959, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Kenneth and Marjorie (Martensen) Hoefelman. He attended St. John's Lutheran Grade School through the 8th grade and graduated from Humphrey High School in 1977. Shortly thereafter, Darrell went to work as a mechanic at his father's business (Columbus Truck & Repair) until 1979. He then worked at Case Power and Equipment in Columbus until the company closed in 1984. From there Darrell went to work for Beller & Backes in Humphrey until April 1990. Darrell then began his own implement repair business which he operated until his death.

Darrell was united in marriage to Sherry Baumgart on August 2, 1980, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Madison, Nebraska. To this union two sons were born - Brent and Jared. Darrell was grateful for his family and grandchildren. He was an avid race fan and enjoyed his many, many hours of working side-by-side with his sons, traveling, and competing for the last 27 years with his family. Darrell dearly loved his grandchildren and would stop whatever he was doing to spend time with them. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with friends. Darrell was baptized, confirmed, and a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church (LCMS).

Darrell is survived by:
Loving wife of 42 years - Sherry Hoefelman of Columbus, NE
Son - Brent (Melissa) Hoefelman of Lincoln, NE
Grandchildren - Braylen and Cash
Son - Jared (Molly) Hoefelman of Humphrey, NE
Grandchildren - Emryn and Calla
Brother - Ronald (Joan) Hoefelman of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law - Lawrence "Lonnie" Korus of Omaha, NE
Mother-in-law - Louella Baumgart of Madison, NE
Brother-in-law - Michael (Bonnie) Baumgart of Norfolk, NE
Sister-in-law - Vickie (Steve) Pesek of Gibbon, NE
Brother-in-law - Timothy (Jennifer) Baumgart of Humphrey, NE
Sister-in-law - Georgia (Vern) Hunsley of Grand Rivers, KY
Numerous aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and many loving friends

Darrell was preceded in death by:
Parents - Kenneth and Marjorie Hoefelman
Sister - Carol Korus
Father-in-law - Myron Baumgart
Brother-in-law - Jeffrey Baumgart

Service Folder Information
God saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be
So He put his arms around you
And whispered "Come with Me."

With tearful eyes
We watched you suffer
And saw you fade away
Although we loved you dearly
We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating
Hardworking hands at rest
God broke our hearts to prove
He only takes the BEST.

It's lonesome here without you
We miss you more each day
Life doesn't seem the same
Since you've gone away.

When days are sad and lonely
And everything goes wrong
We seem to hear you whisper
"Cheer up and carry on."

Each time we see your picture
You seem to smile and say
"Don't cry, I'm in God's keeping
We'll meet again someday!"




In Loving Memory Of

Darrell Hoefelman

Born
Saturday, February 14, 1959
Columbus, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Monday, September 19, 2022
Omaha, Nebraska

Memorial Service
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 10:30 AM
St. John's Lutheran Church – LCMS
Rural Columbus, Nebraska

Officiant
Rev. Brad Birtell & Rev. Paul Rempfer

Music
Julie Oehlrich – Organist & Soloist
"One More Day" & "Well Done"
Congregational Hymn
"On Eagle's Wings"

Urn Bearers
Brent & Jared Hoefelman

Honorary Bearers
Braylen and Cash Hoefelman
Emryn and Calla Hoefelman

Interment
St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
Rural Columbus, Nebraska