Robert “Bob” J. Hoesly, age 90 of Monroe, died Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at the SSM Health Monroe Hospice Home. He was born on December 24, 1935 on his home farm in Clarno Township, the son of John and Hannah (Krattiger) Hoesly. He was a 1953 graduate of Monroe High School. After high school, he proudly served in the U.S. Army. Bob was united in marriage to Marilyn Olson on February 4, 1961 in South Wayne.
Bob farmed alongside his father on their family farm, raising dairy cattle; after his father passed he ran his own farm raising pigs. He also worked for Moorman Manufacturing selling feed to farmers for 25 years. He enjoyed the connections he made with all of the farmers along his route.
In his youth, Bob enjoyed bowling. He loved to travel with Marilyn; together they volunteered with several National Parks throughout the U.S. He also enjoyed playing cards, especially Euchre; he and Marilyn always looked forward to the weekly card games with their card club friends. Throughout his life Bob was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting rabbits. He was known to enjoy a trip to the casino to play Blackjack. He was a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of the Moose.
Bob is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marilyn; daughter, Teresa (Paul) Pickarts; grandchildren: Aiden (Becca Schmidt) Wentworth, Brett (Dani) Pickarts, and Brady Pickarts; great grandchildren, Malcolm and Violet Pickarts; sister: Diane Disch; nieces and nephews, Harvey, Jr; Tina (Thomas Pitcher), Tim and Matthew Disch; as well as many extended relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Lisa Wentworth; brother-in-law, Harvey Disch, Sr.; and many beloved extended relatives.
A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026 at the Monroe Moose Lodge. A Private Family Burial will take place in Union Cemetery in South Wayne.
Memorial donations can be made in Bob’s memory to the SSM Health Monroe Hospice, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or a charity of your choice.
Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at: shgfuneralhome.net.
