Dennis P. Hoy, 91, of Marion, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at Willow Gardens Care Center. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, August 31, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids. Visitation one hour prior to the service at church. Burial with Military Honors: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Dennis was born July 19, 1929, in Cedar Rapids, to Francis and Mary (McCarthy) Hoy. On November 10, 1951, he married Ethel G. (Raygor) Kruidenier. She preceded him in death on June 19, 2007. Dennis served honorably in the US Military. He retired from the Linn County Health department in 1991 as an inspector. Dennis also operated barber shops and sold real estate. He was a past member of the AFSCME Workers Union #278 serving as its president three times, the National Environmental Health Association, and the Marion American Legion Post #298.
Survivors include two sons, Martin (Char) and Mathew (Debra) Hoy; daughters, Dianne Fielder, Shirley (Sheldon) Grant, Hedy Bextine, Johanna Brownlow, and Frances Maring; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ethel; brother, Bernard 'Mike' Hoy; sister, Floretta 'Flo' Lockhart; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to a charity of your choice.
Remembering you and Grampa in our minds and in our hearts. We love and will miss you Grampa. Love Brian and Pam Grant
My memories are mostly of a man who could tell some real good stories. Now I will recall them and smile. I will miss our once a year Christmas call . RIP uncle. My thoughts are with all the Hoy family. Karen Kahler
I worked with Dennis “Denny” at the Linn County Health Department from May 1981 until October 1990. He was a good sounding board for work situations and as already mentioned a teller of stories, which were always delivered over coffee (lots of coffee). Rest in peace Denny & Ethel. My best to your family. Steve Hershner Denny was
From Sheldon and Shirley Grant and the family,Ryan and Pam Grant,April and Mark Stanley,Dan and Amy Grant
Our condolences to the family for their loss. Dennis will be in our prayers. God bless.
A memorial donation was made for Dennis to Trees Forever by Mike, Bill, Pete, Margaret, Heather Hoy and families
Sorry for the loss of your father. You have our sympathy. Roger & Carolyn Frederick
I was a classmate of Hedy’s at Immaculate Conception when we were in grade school. I’ve often wondered about her as the years went by. She was always such a kind girl. I’m so sorry about your dad and wanted you to know I was thinking of you during these challenging days. It sounds like your dad was very special. Sherry Power (Milwaukee, WI)