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Don Brian Hokel

October 20, 1951 - July 18, 2017

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All good memories of Brian...My brother Tim was great friends with him in the "Logli's" years, and I was lucky enough to spend time in the crowd of pals that hung around with them! There weren't a lot of places for our crowd, so we made our own fun, and singing, jokes and lots of theatrical shenanigans! My heart is full remembering Brian and I hope he meets up with Tim for some bright and witty times! Blessings to his family and friends who will keep his memory warm.
Lit by Trena Madison - New York City, NY - Friend Jul 31, 2017
So saddened by Brian's passing. Wonderful memories of playdates when we were in the second grade putting on our own hilarious puppet shows. He was so smart and funny. Then friends all through the years with Class of 1969. Be at Peace, Brian, you were loved.
Lit by Becky Borgstrand - Prunedale, CA - Classmate Jul 31, 2017
I'm so sorry to learn of Brian's passing & wish to extend my sympathy to all of his family. I pray that God will give you peace & strength & comfort as you cope with your loss. I have many fond memories of working with Brian at the store. His lively mind was always dancing with delightful thought. He was a conscientious & hard worker, but he blended in his unique wit & humor, which made work so much more enjoyable for everyone he worked with.
Lit by Denise Jones - Ankeny - Friend Aug 01, 2017
I knew and remember the Hokel family. I was friends with Bruce, Barb, and Brian. Ankeny was very small then and I felt like I knew everyone in town! I lived with my parents on Logan Street from 1950 to 1968. My parents moved to Des Moines, but I drove to Ankeny every day and graduated with my class of '68.

I have many memories of the Hokels. I knew them others from classes before me (1963) and afterwards (1970). I was in Brian's neighborhood a lot as well as a lot of other neighborhoods where friends lived.

Brian asked me to my prom ('68) but I didn't go as I was engaged (I didn't marry that guy). Not going with Brian never affected our friendship.

I will always have wonderful memories of my friend, Brian. I am sad that he has passed.
Lit by SUZANNE LARSEN - Hot Springs Village, AR - Family Friend Aug 02, 2017
I would like to tell Brian's family and friends who were able to attend the service how sorry I am that I could not make it. I was out of the country and did not know when it was going to be held. Brian was a very important person in my life as my longest friend, since we had been childhood friends when our parents were in a card club together when we were very young.

But most of my memories of Brian are during our time in junior and senior high at Ankeny. We both played clarinet in junior high band and did so much laughing and sharing that we never made it out of 3rd chair. After I quit band, Brian ended up in 1st chair often. Hmmm.

During our junior year in high school, we dated, although it was always more of a couple of friends hanging out together. We were never serious about the relationship from a romantic point of view, but we had a wonderful time together. We even went to prom as a couple, but again, it was just 2 close friends who always enjoyed each other's time together.

After I married Tom, Brian came to visit us at the farm and painted a wonderful design on the ceiling of our daughters' room. It was an amazing sun that greeted them every day until we moved away from that house.

Although my parents moved away from Ankeny, I made regular visits to see Brian, usually at his parents' house. We drifted apart when he moved to California, but got together a few times after he came back to Iowa. We had moved to Minnesota by then so it wasn't as easy to visit. But I usually tried when driving through Des Moines on my way to see our daughter in Kansas City.

Brian was a very bright, talented guy, who knew how to make people laugh. I don't remember very many times when he didn't have a smile or a kind word to say to people. His life wasn't easy with his illnesses and some of his relationships, but he always made me feel special. It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to him, knowing that the world has lost a very loving man and friend.
Lit by Michele Plagman - Aitkin, MN Aug 12, 2017
I always enjoyed Brian's company and he did make me smile many times.

Sincerely,

Alyce Dressler
Greg Reece's sister
Lit by Alyce Reece Dressler - Lafayette, IN - Friend Aug 13, 2017

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