John Raymond Hoyle

John Raymond Hoyle, 58, died at his home in Clay Center on Thursday, February 23rd from a sudden illness. John was born and raised in Clay Center, the son of Ellis and Beulah Hoyle, who preceded him in death. He leaves his daughter Sheyene Heller and her husband Steve, son Jackson Hoyle and his partner Kaylee, sister Nancy Habluetzel, sister Janet Creason and her husband Gary, brother Robert Hoyle and his wife Zoe, grandchildren Truman and Aiyanna, nieces and nephews, and many other friends and extended family. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in- law Ron Habluetzel. In his early years, John sacked groceries at Hoyle’s IGA in downtown Clay Center. He loved dirt bike racing and riding his Schwinn bicycle. John graduated from Clay Center Community High School in 1977 and then worked at Brenner’s Sheet Metal and Holt Electric. He remained a lifelong area resident, raising his family here and working in maintenance and facilities at Kansas State University for nearly 25 years. John was a kind man, devoted father, and doting grandfather who loved spending time with his family. He was also an avid fisherman, a great cook, and a music fan who enjoyed attending his son’s performances. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Respect calls will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28th at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11 a.m.,Wednesday, March 1st, at the Clay Center Wesleyan Church; Pastor Rob Stewart will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery. Contributions in memory of John may be made to Radio Kansas, c/o Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 7thStreet, Clay Center, KS 67432