Leonard Hoesing

Leonard Hoesing age 70 of Newcastle, Nebraska died on Tuesday, August 08, 2023 at Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, August 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Newcastle with the Rev. Owen Korte officiating.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Newcastle.  Visitation will be at church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

Pallbearers will be Dwight Wudell, Jeff Burbach, Andrew Hoesing, Matthew Hoesing, Audrey Kyncl, and Melinda Burbach.  Honorary pallbearers will be Rachel Wudell, Lindsey Hoesing, and Brian Bauman.

Leonard was born on November 17, 1952 in Ponca, Nebraska to Fintan and Mary Jane Hoesing.  He grew up in Newcastle and attended school there.  Leonard worked on the farm and at the Saw Mill in Ponca for a while and held various jobs throughout his life.  

Leonard enjoyed fishing when he was younger. He really liked walking and working on chainsaws and small engines.  He enjoyed visiting and being around people. 

Leonard is survived by his mother, Mary Jane Hoesing of Newcastle; five siblings and spouses Larry Hoesing of Creighton, Donna Hoesing of Yankton, SD, Arthur (Julie) Hoesing of Yankton, SD, Alfred (Monika) Hoesing of Maskell, Elmer (Jane) Hoesing of Coleridge; many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Fintan Hoesing; a brother Bernard Hoesing; and nephew Jerome Hoesing.

In lieu of flowers memorials should be directed to the charity of your choice.