Birth date: Nov 16, 1939 Death date: May 3, 2026
Ralph Adrian Hoeting passed away in Houston, Texas, on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, at the age of 86. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lois Hoeting; brother, Jimmy Hoeting; and sisters, Betty Lou Schulle and June Hoeting Read Obituary
Ralph was someone who came to out events. He could always be depended on to play music, entertain folks, tell a good story or fire a salute when needed.
I met Ralph at LTC Canoeing elective and fell in love with canoeing. He was very good at teaching and interaction with the men and boys he would instruct. I can remember him and his telescope as we would gaze at the stars. He was gentle soul who loved the Lord. I still have my Canoe name tag he would make for each student. We will see him on the other side in heaven. Glenn Clark
He used to pick us up every Sunday morning on the church bus for church he was a wonderful man he will be missed my prayers to the family
I met Ralph over thirty years ago; he was the canoeing instructor at a Christian camp. I observed his patience and caring approach to students. He also brought his telescope out in the evenings and taught from his abundant knowledge of the sky. One of his favorite off-time pleasures was sitting down with his mountain dulcimer and strumming out period pieces from early America and Texas. Many years later I re-encountered Ralph in the world of reenacting. He and I camped and interpreted Texian soldier life at the annual San Jacinto commemorative battle event on several occasions. He would demonstrate musical instruments prevalent from that time and took pleasure in working with wide-eyed School Day participants on Friday as well as families on the weekend during each of these events. Ralph was a simple, humble, obedient child of God who made a positive impact on myself and those around me. -Butch Durham, Colonel, The Texas Army
