Elizabeth (Betty) Hoeft, age 94, of Oshkosh, passed away at home, Thursday, March 8, 2018. She was born September 28, 1923, in Oshkosh, the daughter of Edward G. and Bertha (Elfe) Schenk. She graduated from Oshkosh High School and attended Oshkosh Business College prior to her employment at First National Back as a bookkeeper and secretary. On June 19, 1948, Betty married Gordon E. Hoeft at First English Lutheran Church, Oshkosh. In later years she was employed as a secretary at UW-Oshkosh, retiring in 1988.
Betty was a member of First English Lutheran Church where in prior years she served as a Sunday school teacher, pianist, and choir member. She was also a member of the Twentieth Century Club of Oshkosh.
Survivors include her daughter, Susan (David Beardsley) Tatum, Winter Springs, FL; a niece, Karen Mantei, Littleton, CO; a nephew, Bruce (Paula) Rehwinkel, Townsend, MT; several grand nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a sister-in-law, Gertrude Rehwinkel.
A memorial service will be held on a future date at First English Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the SHE3 Fund at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, Suite 100, 230 Ohio Street, Oshkosh, WI 54902 or the charity of your choice. The Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home (920-231-1510) is assisting the family with arrangements.
