Charles D. "Chuck" Hoefert

Charles D. "Chuck" Hoefert, 68, passed away peacefully late Tuesday morning, July 8, 2025, in his sleep at his family home in Clyde, OH.

   Born on December 16, 1956, in Buffalo, New York, the son of Wilbert Carl and Charlotte Meta (Eichler) Hoefert.  He was a 1974 graduate of Margaretta High School and later attended Ohio State University.

   Chuck had worked for the Erie County Maintenance Department for over 20 years before retiring in 2010.  He later went on to work at Ventra Sandusky before retiring again in 2023.  

   He will be remembered for his one of a kind sense of  humor and his knowledge of "Rock and Roll." Rooting for the Guardians and the Buffalo Bills very loudly.   He is already greatly missed by his whole family.  He was well known by many he called friends.  Chuck will also be remembered for how he loved traveling, especially with his wife, going on trips around the country to see family and his many friends. 

   He is survived by his lovely bride, Susan "Sue" (Riley) Hoefert, who was his faithful companion for the last 30 years, having celebrated recently on June 28, 2025.  Chuck was very proud of his three children, Matthew Charles Hoefert, Jennifer (Craig) Bilbrey and Charlotte Hoefert.  He was also a very proud papa to five grandchildren, Caleb Hoefert, Elijah and Emily Bilbrey, and Alice and Layla Hoefert.

   Chuck was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Matthew Charles Hoefert (October 2023).

   It was his wish to be cremated and to have no funeral services held.  The family will have a visitation for Chuck on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 4-7 pm at the David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue,  Sandusky, OH.  The family also asks that you would please come and visit and share your stories of their father, papa, husband, and friend, that they truly appreciate your thoughts and prayers during this time.

   The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,  24359 Northwestern Hwy Frontage Road, Unit 125, Southfield, MI 48075.

   Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Chuck's family at davidfkoch.com.

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