Esther W. Hoemann, 87, New Haven, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at New Haven Care Center, surrounded by family.
She was born Jan. 3, 1939, to the late Herman A. and Amanda K. (Nolting) Walkenhorst in New Haven.
She was united in marriage to Harvey H. Hoemann on Sept.30, 1961, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in New Haven.
Esther was a homemaker and worked for a short time for Langenberg Hat Factory in New Haven.
She was preceded in death by husband, Harvey; and parents, Herman and Amanda.
Esther is survived by son, Donald Hoemann and wife Melissa Pehle-Hoemann of New Haven; daughters, Mary Adams and husband Bryan of New Haven and Glenda Alexander and husband John of Gerald; sisters, Luella Scheer and Viola Unger, both of New Haven; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Feb. 21, at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Port Hudson, with Rev. James Wilshusen and Rev. William Zastrow officiating. Interment was in the Ebenezer Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to Ebenezer Lutheran Church or New Haven Care Center.
Arrangements entrusted to Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home in New Haven.
