In Memory
Arthur Earl Hoyt Sr.
December 26, 1932 ~ August 7, 2023 (age 90)
Art Hoyt residing in Niles, Mi. passed from Progressive Dementia. On August 7, 2023 he did not wake up from his sleep in the early morning hours.
Preceding him in death…. Art was born to Edward and Viola Hoyt in Plymouth Indiana on December 26, 1932- and was the youngest of 4 siblings. Wilfred Hoyt, Louise Singleton, Frances Kelly. Also deceased is a child -Arthur Earl Hoyt, Jr. who passed at 3 days old.
Art graduated in 1951 from Washington-Clay high school and served his country in the United States Army for 12 years and furthered his military career for 6 years in the United States Air Force. He was a patriot who loved his country and the military. And was quite a task master in all that he endeavored.
In 1952 He married Phyllis Bentley-(Hoyt-Fahler) who now resides at Tanglewood Trace assisted Living. They had 4 children together and divorced in 1968. Art is survived by his children Toni Hoyt-Mize (David) their daughter Krystal Mathias (Dan), Terri Hoyt-Hiland (Jim) their children Patricia Ottman (Clinton), Tim Hiland ( Shawn), George Hiland (Megan), Cynthia Hiland. Arthur Earl Hoyt III (Gail) and their children Austin Hoyt (Katelyn), Jennifer McCall (Steve), Cyndi Smith (Matt).
With an added-combined number of great grandchildren and great–great grandchildren of 31 with another one on the way in a couple of weeks. He is also survived by his ex wife and friend Phyllis (Bentley-Hoyt)Fahler, Tami Fahler and Joseph Hughes.
On Halloween In 1969 he married Jaqueline Howard. She followed him from Indiana to Florida, Illinois, Back to Indiana and then lastly to Niles, Where she had also passed years later also from Dementia. I believe, she would of followed him to the moon if he wanted to go. He was a lucky man. And now they will meet in heaven.
In addition to his family and military career, he worked for Butch Cramer at the Standard Station and the Sinclair Station with John Mechling Both in Roseland. He was a fireman for the Clay Fire department in South Bend, Indiana. He worked at both the Cleveland and Auten Rd stations for many years. Daddy owned a John Deer dealership in South Bend, before traveling to Florida. There he was a Service Technician and Consultant earning him many certificates of achievements leading him to several accolades from GM for Automotive Service Excellence. When he traveled to Illinois, his position there was at Illini Motors. Upon returning to the Michiana area, he started his own business called ALL-E Center. It was an Auto, Lawn, Lectric repair business. After selling that business he co-partnered with John Mechling (now deceased) and created A&J Rentals. It was a Heavy Equipment sales and service, Rental equipment and motor repairs business. He then sold A&J to another as he chose to retire and just do maintenance jobs from his home. He had a great work ethic, and was always working. Tearing apart and putting things back together. He had a motto, that we all had to live by. “There are two ways to do something… The right way, and the Hoyt way, And the Hoyt way IS the right way.
Daddy was very active with his friends. He would make time to be with them. And, he made friends everywhere. He played pool, had weekly poker games with his longest best friends, He would deep sea fish in Florida. He loved flower-yard landscaping and using all of those big boy landscaping vehicles. As time went on after working in his garage he enjoyed puzzles on his computer, watching old crime shows from the 60-70’s and westerns. Loved his westerns.
Daddy was lifelong members to the AMVETS, Eagles, Elks, American Legion, Moose and I am sure I am forgetting something. He loved and was loved and respected. He will be missed by many.
There will be a very informal celebration of life for him on Sunday 2:00 p.m. October 29 th at his home at 1556 S. 11 th St. Niles. To scatter his and Jackies ashes and to reminisce. We hope to hear many new stories.
Palmer Funeral Home – Welsheimer North Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com
08/30/2023 EJS
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