"we will always remember your smile and your bright shinning eyes"
In loving memory of
Allen Ross Hoerschelman
March 15, 1938 - February 16, 2013
Allen R. Hoerschelman, 74, of Andrew, Iowa, died on Saturday evening, February 16, 2013, at Stonehill Care Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
A celebration of Allen's life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, February 20, 2013, from the Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Burial will be at the Andrew, Iowa Cemetery.
Allen Ross Hoerschelman was born on March 15, 1938 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Harry Gottlieb and Bertha (Fuller) Hoerschelman. He grew up in Andrew and was a 1956 graduate of Andrew High School. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years and married Marianne Fuglsang on October 9, 1960 in Andrew, Iowa.
Allen farmed the century family farm in Andrew area for many years, retiring in 2006. He also worked as a school bus driver for the Andrew Schools during the 1960's.
Allen was a member of the Andrew AMVETS, Salem Lutheran Church in Andrew and had served on the church council. He was an active Andrew Community supporter and citizen and had served on the Andrew City Council, Andrew School Board, Andrew Saddle Club, was a 4-H leader and had been president of the Andrew Coop.
Allen liked to travel, listen to country music, go horseback riding, and play cards, particularly euchre and bridge. He loved spending time with this family especially around a bonfire, and was known as a very mechanical man who could fix anything.
Those left to honor Allen's memory include his wife, Marianne Hoerschelman of Maquoketa, IA; children, Gary (Darlene) Hoerschelman of Andrew, IA, Lori (Brad) Edaburn of Marion, IA, Lisa Dursky of Andrew, IA, and Jan (Adam) Pyatt of Mount Vernon, IA; 10 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; a brother, Eldon (Elaine) Hoerschelman of Bellevue, IA; and a sister, Gloria (Terry) Petesch of Bellevue, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother Charles.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, an Allen R. Hoerschelman memorial fund has been established.
Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"The world lost a wonderful human being. Allen always had a smile on his face. I doubt there is anyone who didn't like him. Rest in Peace, Allen."
"Your dad was always very kind to me and our family. I'm so sorry for your loss - you are all in my thoughts and prayers. "
"What a wonderful man Allen was, always the easiest person to know and love. Every time I would visit with him in person or over the phone he was a delight. I remember him either riding on a tractor, bicycle or in his truck all over his farm with a big smile on his face. Thank you for being my friend, your cousin Connie"
"I´m very sad. Allen gave the feeling to me to be an old friend, not a nearly unknown member of the family, living in Europe. He opened his house to me, he showed his home-region to me. Gloria, my father and me are thinking of you and your family in this sad moment."
"Allen was so very kind and contagiously friendly. He was as comfortable as an old shoe to be around. An image of Allen that will remain with me forever was when he posed for a photo atop my horse here in Oregon,with an enormous grin and one hand high in the air."
"So sorry to hear of Allen's passing, thoughts & prayers to you and your family."
"To Allan's family-- So sorry to see him go. What a nice guy he was and never heard him complain or say a cross word. He was a bus driver and a guy who never made you feel a stranger. Praying for you in your time of loss, but know you will get to see him again in heaven. Gloria, I am thinking of you and praying for you too. "
"We just want to express our condolences to the Hoerschelman family. We are sorry to hear of Allen's passing. "
"Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I will remember Allen for his big contagious smile and love of the farm. His enthusiasm for socializing with the community was also uplifting. Heaven gets a fine addition!"
"Hoerschelman family and friends, May you know that Allen is with Jesus in Heaven."
" When I think of Allen I think of a man of integrety, with a smile that would always brighten your day. What a wonderful human being! The world will truly miss him, but heaven is celebrating, and welcoming him home! You have my deepest sympathy."
"To all, Allen was one of my favortie school bus drivers... He sure will be missed but his memories will always carry on. Always could find Allen and my dad in a crowd at the Basketball games Tall and curly hair...Our Prayers are with your family..."
"our deepest sympathy to all of Allen's family-you all are in our prayers."
"gary sorry about ur dad i seen him a few time at ur house what a good guy i worked with u in maquoketa will u please call me 970 370 8037"
"Lisa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. "
"Jan, so sorry for your loss! "
"gary and all the family ,waso sad to hear about your dad ,prayers sent to your family ,LOUISE RIGGS .AND BILL NICODEMUS AND FAMILY"
"I have many memories of your dad, and they all involve a big smile and kind, happy words. He will be missed. "
"To Gloria and the Hoerschelman family, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother Allen. I have our school memeories while I went to Andrew Schools and the family reunions my family did make. Our prayers go out to you all. . With love , Jim and Linda Bailey"
"I'm thinking of all the wonderful family times we shared at my Grandparent's (Andy & Alice Bolte) farm, as a child with Allen, Eldon and Gloria as children. And then as adults the admiration I always had of the son, brother, husband, father and grandfather he was to all. God received a special angel when he greeted Allen into heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all."
"Lisa and family.........sorry for your loss"
"Hoerschelman family, Charlie and I were so sorry to hear of Allen's passing. My last contact with Allen was at a Memorial Day Service at the Andrew School. I can still see his wonderful smile. He will be remembered fondly. Our prayers go out to your whole family at this time of sorrow and may you find comfort in your precious memories. May God bless."
"Gary, Lori, Lisa, Jan and Marianne: What wonderful memories my children and I have of Allen! He was always there with a smile and hug! I remember so many times that he came to my rescue when, being the city girl that I was, got stuck somewhere with my car or just needed something done. What a wonderful man he was! You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time."
"Lisa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. He was always friendly and always said Hello."
"Hoerschelman family -We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Allen! When we first moved to Andrew 12 1/2 years ago they were our neighbors and welcomed us to Andrew! Your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time."