Edward Henry Hoevet of Ord, Nebraska passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the age of 86.

Born April 26, 1940, in Crawford, Nebraska, Ed was the son of Alvin Edward and Martha Marie (Meng) Hoevet. During his childhood, he lived in a sheep wagon during summers while his father herded sheep. His early years were spent in Marsland and Arcadia, and he attended country school before graduating from Ord High School in 1958.

After high school, Ed worked with a harvest crew for two years, during which he met Donna Rae Stoughton. The two were married on October 19, 1963, in Roseland, Nebraska and together they built a life in Ord, welcoming four children.

Ed pursued a career in construction, operating a dragline and later establishing his own business, “Ed Hoevet Excavating.” His dedication to his work remained unwavering, even as he grew older.

He was an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. In his leisure time, Ed enjoyed spending time with his coffee group, playing pitch, sharing corny jokes, and driving his beloved Ford Fairlane.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and William Kamphaus of Ord; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Thomas and Lori Hoevet and Bryan and Lisa Hoevet all of Ord; special friend, Marlea Kittle of Ord; nine grandchildren; many loving extended great grandkids; brother, Anthony Hoevet of Exira, Iowa; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Johanna Cass of Fort Wort, Texas, Jeannie Lewin of Ord and Norine and Steve Munoz of Grand Island; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Donna who passed away on March 14, 2016; their son, Todd Allen Hoevet; brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and Linda Hoevet and brother-in-law, Frank Lewin.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Ord. Father Paul Colling and Father Mark Maresh will be the Mass Celebrants. Interment will be held in the Ord Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the church. The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. 

Memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church or St. Mary’s School.