Lee Hoeflicker

Lee Hoeflicker, 82, of Lexington, MO passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Centerpoint Medical Center, Independence, MO. Lee Hoeflicker was born August 26, 1932, the son of William M. and Mary Alice Smith Hoeflicker. He married Virginia Heimer on July 5, 1952, she preceded him in death on April 21, 2000. Lee was a Driver Examiner Supervisor for the Missouri State Highway Patrol for 37 years before retirement. He was a member of the Lexington Elks Club, Duck’s Unlimited, and the Lexington Booster Club. He officiated 38 years for both basketball and football, and was the time keeper for Lexington Wrestling for many years. Lee was an avid gardener, hunter, fisherman, mushroom hunter and loved all things sports. Lee is survived by four children: Pat Simpson (Randy), Lexington, Amy Meyers, Lexington, Melissa Blubaugh (Randy), Keller, TX, and Randy Hoeflicker, Marshall, MO. A brother, Gary Hoeflicker, Independence, MO. Five sisters: Margie D’Aurelio, Lexington, Mary Jo Prince, Raytown,, Helen Burkhart, Independence, Bonnie Lane, Independence, and Virginia Pessetto, California, MO. A special friend, Shirley Rodekohr, Lexington. There are 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces. In addition to his wife, Virginia, Lee was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Danny, and a brother, Billy Bob, and two son-in-laws, Freeman Johnson and Tim Meyers. Services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, August 22, 2015 at the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South Street, Lexington, MO (660) 259-2245. Burial in Lexington Memory Gardens. Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday, August 20 at the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in Lee’s memory to a Scholarship Fund at Lexington High School.