Della Hoereth
March 4, 1938 ~ September 24, 2023
Della M. Hoereth, 85, of Indianapolis, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Della was born in New York on March 4, 1938, to the late Patrick and Helen Cotter. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Bob, and her sister, Helen.
She grew up in the Bronx where she attended Saint Catharine Academy before moving to Indianapolis in 1956 and attending Butler University.
Della met the love of her life and best friend, Bob, in the eastside Senior CYO. They married on June 3, 1961 and lived happily ever after for 62 years.
She spent most of her adult life as a stay at home mom, raising their four children and keeping an impeccable home. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper prior to and after raising her children.
Della was a faithful member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church where she volunteered for many things over the past 57 years.
She was an avid bowler and card player. She spent many an afternoon playing bridge and other games with her friends, ladies groups and couples groups.
She enjoyed playing games at home with her family, doing the morning crossword puzzle, having her hair done every Friday, going out to eat, traveling, reading a good Danielle Steele book and watching her Hallmark movies. She loved attending all athletic events her kids were a part of.
Della is survived by her loving husband, Bob, her daughters: Susan Hoereth, Diane (Hoereth) Metz (Robert), her sons: Anthony Hoereth (Jennifer), Tom Hoereth (Kim) and her three grandchildren: Zach Hoereth, Megan Metz and Kyle Metz, along with many nieces and nephews.
Della’s Life Celebration® Visitation will be held Thursday, September 28, 2023, 3 to 8 p.m., in the
O’Riley – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory and from 10 – 11:30 a.m., Friday, September 29, 2023, in the Narthex at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., in the church. The Mass will also be streamed by visiting https://vimeo.com/event/3742270. Entombment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Barnabas Catholic Church or to Roncalli High School Visit www.ORileyBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I am sorry to hear of Dellas passing.I always enjoyed running into Della snd Bob around the southside and getting caught up on the family. Prayers and hugs to all of you!
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Sorry for your loss.
Please draw strength and comfort from these bible scriptures-Psalms 83:18, Acts 24:15, Isaiah 25:8, Revelation 21:4,5.
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So sorry for your loss. Della was a wonderful mother, wife, sister and friend. One of the perks of living next to the Meyers’ was getting to know Bob and Della and their family. Rest in peace Della.
Della was a sweetheart and I loved her very much. Once when her Bob was on one of his many mission trips, my Bob and I were delighted to take her to brunch. She was a pillar at Saint Barnabas, and I’ll miss her very much. I know where she is, and I know my Bob was delighted to welcome her to heaven. The Hillan Family sends our deepest regrets to Bob and all the children. We understand how you feel. God bless you all.
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I am sorry to hear of Della’s passing. She and Bob were my husband and I sponsor’s for our marriage 34 years ago. I will never forget them.
We are truly sorry for your family’s loss.
Della left us with many many fond memories we may never get over losing her so early and we will never forget her. She is so very dear to us. We offer our sincere condolences to Bob, Diane, Susan, Anthony and Tommy and their families. God bless you all and may God help you through this difficult time.
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Bob,
I am so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. She was very lucky to have such a fine man by her side all those years. I hold you in great esteem, and consider you the best boss I ever had.
Della was always so kind and friendly! She was so interesting to talk with and a good listener. She would always ask about my boys (Susan and Diane babysat them when they were little guys).
Della will be missed by so many people who she has touched over the years.
My deepest condolences to Bob, Susan, Diane, Anthony and Tom.