John P. Hoefft

John P. Hoefft, 77, of Fults, IL, died March 22, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. He was born April 8, 1948, in E. St. Louis, IL.

He is survived by his wife Phyllis Hoefft (nee Candler); children Julie (Daniel) Hanak & Tina (Ryan) Overbey; grandchildren Emily Hanak, Rachel Hanak, Addison Hanak, Danielle Overbey, Marshall Overbey and Maverick Overbey; sisters-in-law Linda Hoefft, Wilma Hoefft, Bonnie (Frank) Johnson, and Anne Candler; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents Arnold A. and Gladys E. (nee Knobloch) Hoefft; brothers & sister Stephen Hoefft, Michael Hoefft, Ruthie (Ray) Krull; and brother-in-law Stephen Candler.

John was a member of St. John UCC in Maeystown, IL, a US Navy Veteran, and a member of the American Legion in Renault, IL.

We celebrate John for the wonderful husband, father and grandfather that he was - always a strong and steady presence to his family.

John found joy in the simple things — casting a line, spending time outdoors, cutting wood, deer hunting and enjoying the life he built.

We honor him as a Navy veteran, a man who served his country with pride and courage.

Let us remember the way he lived through the stories he told and his humor that always brought a smile to your face.

His watch is complete Lord, we know he is home. Until we meet again.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
St. John Cemetery Fund - Maeystown
American Legion - Renault
or Family Wishes

Visitation:
3 PM to 7 PM Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
9 AM to 10 AM Friday, March 27, 2026 at St. John UCC in Maeystown, IL

Funeral Service:
10 AM Friday, March 27, 2026 at St. John UCC in Maeystown, IL
      Pastor Patrick Poole officiating
Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery in Maeystown, IL