Dr. Harold Van Hofwegen

  Dr. Harold Adrian Van Hofwegen, 81, was called home to his Heavenly Father on May 5, 2018.  His devotion and strong faith supported him in his struggle and finally gave him peace.

     Dr. Van Hofwegen was born June 1, 1936 in Hawarden, Iowa to Adrian and Ethel Van Hofwegen.  He attended Sioux City Central High School and the day after graduation, enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve.  He then began his college career at Calvin College as a pre-med student and transferred to the University of Iowa where he received his BA and MD degree in 1961.  After serving as an intern in Santa Monica, CA, he entered the Naval Medical Corps as a Lieutenant.  Harold became a flight surgeon and when he left the Navy in 1965, was placed in the Fleet Marine Force as a Lieutenant Commander and a reserve physician.  He began private practice in Newton, IA, then moving to Spencer, Iowa where he practiced until 2001, then ending up in Milford, IA.  He was a member of the American Heart Association and served as President for the Iowa Heart Association.

     Dr. Van lived an active life as an avid golfer, running with his dogs, hunting, fishing and boating over the years.  He enjoyed watching sports, especially golf and University of Iowa.  He was very caring and dedicated to his patients.  He dearly loved the Lord, reading the Bible and was a member of Harbor of Joy Church in Milford, Iowa.

     Harold was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Adrian Van Hofwegen, two sisters, Elizabeth Osborne and Alice Apol, and one granddaughter, Tara Dailey.

     Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 37 years, Marie Van Hofwegen, three brothers, Charles (Ruth) Van Hofwegen of Sioux Falls, SD, Lloyd (Sheila) Van Hofwegen of New Brighton, MN, Ron (Peggy) Van Hofwegen of Granbury, TX, one sister, Lois Stark of Oro Valley, AZ, four children, Amy (Craig) Hofmeister of Katy, TX, Beth Dailey of Post Falls, Idaho, Jennifer (Mark) Anderson of Tucson, AZ, Scott (Kirsten) Van Hofwegen of Fort Collins, CO and step-son, Jeffrey (Rene) Mohrhauser of Sioux City, IA, six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and many other relatives.

     The family wishes to thank Accura Healthcare and Kindred Hospice for their excellent care and support.

     If desired, donations may be made to Kindred Hospice, Harbor of Joy Church or St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

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