Wilfred W. Oldehoeft, 91, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Pleasant Hills in Hutchinson. He was born July 24, 1927, in Ottertail, Minnesota, to Walter and Elsie (Riggert) Oldehoeft.

He graduated from Ellsworth High School. Wilfred was a parts manager for numerous years at Chevy dealerships in McPherson and Emporia. He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. He proudly served in the United States Army and Navy.

On November 29, 1953, he married Ruby Jean Olson in Assaria, KS. She survives. Other survivors include: daughter, Kristine Crainer of Hutchinson; grandson, Caleb Crainer of Los Angeles, CA; granddaughter, Holly Binns and husband Brad of Hutchinson; great-granddaughter, Caroline Binns of Hutchinson; brothers, Arthur Oldehoeft of Ames, IA, and Rodney Oldehoeft of Santa Fe, NM; sister, Elaine VanValkenburg of Lincoln,NE; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by: his parents; sister, Mildred Eilrich; and brother, Roy Oldehoeft.

Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran Hour Ministries, Kansas Food Bank or Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.