Harlan H. Hoefener, 75, of Jefferson City passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at the Jefferson City Manor Care Center. He was born February 24, 1939 in Latham, MO, son of Art and Velma (Hall) Hoefener. He was married to Susan (Nichols) Hoefener who survives at the home.
Harlan worked at his fathers garage in Latham, MO. He also worked at Bixlers in Tipton, Chesebough-Ponds, Johnson Control and Modine in Jefferson City. He worked the YMCA, Woodman Engineering and Rackers Heating and Cooling. Harlan also had two businesses, Triple H Mechanical and S &H heating and Cooling. He was a wonderful husband and a man of many talents. He did all the major work on his homes in Latham and in Jefferson City, including all of the heating and air conditioning, electrical, woodwork and painting. Harlan always said He was a jack of all trades and master of none. He loved to fish and hunt in his early days. He served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in Germany from 1957 -1959. After marriage he learned to like horses and would go riding with his wife Susan. He also learned to love cats and enjoyed the seven that he and his wife had during their time together. He also enjoyed canoeing, traveling as far as Arkansas and North Caroline to do so. He was a Kansas City Chiefs fan and a St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He also liked MU football and Basketball. He and his wife are members of Southridge Baptist Church in Jefferson City.
He is survived by his wife Susan of the home, sister, Marilyn (Bob) Schatzer of Latham, MO, Brother Kenny (Pat) of Jefferson City. Sister-in-law, Patti (Kevin) McGartland, of Mexico, MO. Harland has 28 nieces and nephews and many other great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter Rebecca Sue, his parents, a brother David, a sister, Lois Jean and her husband James Clifford
Service Information
Visitation
Thursday
January 15, 20155:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Phillips Funeral Home
211 S. Oak
California, MO 65018
Funeral Service
Friday
January 16, 20151:00 PM
Phillips Funeral Home
211 S. Oak
California, MO 65018
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