Hokens, Edward

August 21, 2017

Edward Hokens, 69, of Waupaca, WI, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away Aug. 16, 2017 at his home.

He was a locksmith for years at JR’s True Value in Waupaca, WI. He took great pride in serving in the US Marines. He received three medals while serving in Vietnam. He had a passion for fishing, woodworking and crosswords. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by the love of his life, Kathy Barker, of 27 years; father, Edgar Hokens; brother, Earl (Jean) Hokens and family; daughters: Tabatha (Ansel) Burch, Jill Barker (Donny); Debi (Rick) Webster, Diane (John) Gannon and Tammy Doty; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and too many friends to list. He was preceded in death by his mother and other family members.

There will be a graveside service Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Veterans King Cemetery in King, WI. Luncheon will follow at Waupaca Pub in Waupaca, Wi

The last picture of Ed...plus his obituary....

My heart is broken; my love...

To see this last photo of you...to know that you are no longer here makes me ache 

so hard that even my tears won't fall anymore.

I know you were not my love when you passed; you belonged to Kathy Barker then; but that

doesn't stop me from loving you as I did the day we met.

I made so many mistakes back when you were my husband; mistakes made out of fear...

fear that the abuse would start again...but as they say "hindsight is 20/20"; I know now that it never would have.

Please know that I have loved you since I was 15 years old.....and will always love you.

All I can hope for is that when we meet again in heaven; you will have forgiven the young wife's

fear; and still hold some love for me in your heart.

Rest in Peace; 

May all your painful memories and demons of Vietnam now be put to rest; never

to haunt you again.