Virgene V. Hockenson, age 64, formerly of Forest City, Iowa, died on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Jackson Ridge Healthcare in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A private family inurnment will take place in Bethel Lutheran Cemetery, 490th Street, west of Scarville, Iowa.
Schott Funeral Home Mittelstadt Chapel in Lake Mills is assisting Virgene’s family with arrangements.
Virgene Virgil Hockenson was born on September 29, 1959 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to parents Virgil Elden and Faye Marcia (Flatrud) Hockenson. He attended school in both Scarville and Lake Mills, Iowa.
On July 24, 1987, Virgene was married to Sylvia Ann Hettenbach at St. James Catholic Church in Forest City, Iowa. The couple made Forest City their home, divorcing after over 30 years of marriage.
Virgene worked various jobs throughout his lifetime from factory work to farm hand. He enjoyed camping, having coffee at Hardee’s, and connecting with his AA group in Forest City. Virgene looked forward to the annual Hobo Days in Britt where he could be found assisting the cooks, and proudly earning the title of “Crumb Boss.”
Survivors include his two sisters and their families: Virginia (Dan) Kesler and Carrie (Scott) Hanson, all of Lake Mills; 5 nieces and nephews Ryan (Shannon) Kesler, Brent (Tiffany) Kesler, Lauren (Brandon) Smeby, MaKenna Hanson and Kinser Hanson; 7 great-nieces and nephews Teah & Tenley, Jaxon, Sawyer & Dayton, Clara & Holden; aunt and uncle Nylene and Ken Mannes of Lake Mills; along with numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Faye Hockenson, and a brother Paul Hockenson.
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