Jerry Allen Hoke, Age: 77
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May 22, 1943---Jul 15, 2020

Jerry Allen Hoke, son of Robert D & Melba R Hoke, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on July 15, 2020 at 6:39 PM, after fighting Multiple Myeloma for eight and one half years. He was raised in rural Burlington, attended The Open Bible Church and graduated from Danville High School. He served three years in the Marine Corps, then attended Burlington Community College and Iowa State University from which he graduated in 1968 with a degree in Forestry. He then earned a secondary teaching certificate in Math and Science from Iowa Wesleyan College. He taught in Earlham, Iowa and in Christian schools in the Des Moines area, while earning a Masters of Science in Education from Drake University in 1974. In 1976 and 1977, he taught in Bolivia, South America with Wycliffe Bible Translators in a school for missionary children. (That passion for missions continued as he went on many Work and Witness trips.) He returned to Burlington and operated Country Lane Photography/ Country Gallery Photography until 1990. On April 13, 1985, he married Mary Wolkenhauer Elmore. In 1990, a grandson and new jobs drew us to the Kansas City area. He worked for United Bakery Equipment/Lenexa Manufacturing Company from 1990-2020. He loved travel, photography, hunting, fishing, target shooting and teaching grandkids and other youth how to hunt and target shoot. He always had a love for Iris and served two terms as President of the Greater Kansas City Iris Society. At one time, 1000 Iris plants graced his property. Survivors include his wife, Mary, two stepdaughters - Janelle (Brian) Beauchamp and Jennifer (Jerry) McClure, both of Overland Park, KS, seven very loved grandchildren, two dearly loved great grandchildren, and a brother- Dennis Ray (Sandra) Hoke  Deland, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. with Funeral Services following at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 20, at Central Church of the Nazarene, 12600 W. 87th St. Lenexa, KS.  Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Burlington, IA.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Central Church of the Nazarene Work and Witness Scholarship Fund.  


Condolences

Dan Rexroth Jul 17, 2020

friend ,Lenexa ,Kansas

I participated in many mission trips with Jerry over 20-25 years. Those trips give you an unique opportunity to really get to know someone. Jerry had a kind heart and was a selfless human being. I loved Jerry and his passion for those less fortunate. He was genuine and giving in so many ways. Jerry had a curious mind and adventurous spirit. He was always learning and growing. I know on his most recent trips, he was not feeling well, but his illness never kept him down. I loved Jerry and will miss him greatly.

Dick and Marilyn Hoke Jul 17, 2020

Uncle & Aunt ,Redding ,California

Have really got to know Jerry and Mary the last few years when they visited us in our home in California. They are very easy to know. We will miss seeing him again "until we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be!" Until then.....

Gordon Zoesch Jul 18, 2020

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Dear Mary & Family, Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you be richly blessed with fond memories of Jerry! May you be blessed with peace, Gordon

Randy Hanson Jul 20, 2020

Co-worker ,Lake Lotawana ,Missouri

For amazing work he did and all we shared, Jerry was irreplaceable and powerful influence. I have missed him for years . He worked hard for his spot in heaven.

Darla Rorick Jul 21, 2020

co-worker to Janelle ,Kansas City ,Missouri

Our thoughts and prayers are most certainly with your family. May you be consoled by cherished memories and feel God's Arms around you during this time of loss.

Services

Event:
Visitation
Location:
Central Church of the Nazarene
Address:
12600 W. 87th St.
City:
Lenexa
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66215
Date:
Jul 20, 2020
Time:
10:00 AM
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Event:
Funeral Service
Location:
Central Church of the Nazarene
Address:
12600 W. 87th St.
City:
Lenexa
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66215
Date:
Jul 20, 2020
Time:
11:30 AM
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Event:
Graveside Service
Location:
Memorial Park Cemetery
Address:
10993 115th Ave.
City:
Burlington
State:
Iowa
Zip Code:
52601
Date:
Jul 22, 2020
Time:
10:00 AM
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