John Anthony Hoelker, 95, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020.  He was born May 11, 1925 to parents Antone and Mary (Raab) Hoelker in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

John, an Army and World War II veteran, an ingenious machinist worked as a Tool and Dye Designer and Builder until he retired from Boeing in 1991.  He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather; whose sense of humor, positive and loving attitude will be missed by his loved ones.  He was a life long devoted Roman Catholic, parishioner of St. Jude Catholic Church since 1965, and a 3 ^rd Order Lay Carmelite.

John is prededed in death by his wife Betty Hoelker, his parents and siblings, Vera Schirf, Dorthy Hand, Leroy Hoelker, and Bob Hoelker, his wife (Betty).  John is survived by his children Patrick, Don (Joetta),  Debbie, (Joe), Cecilia, Tim (Denise), Bonnie, Carol (Tim), and Sherry; 21 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren,1 great great grandchild, and many nieces and nephews.

Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, July 21, 2020; Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, July 22, 2020, both at St. Jude Catholic Church located at 3030 Amidon, Wichita, KS 67204.  A memorial has been established with Birthline, 339 N. Seneca St., Wichita, KS 67204

Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com.