Jerry G. Hoenshel died October 13, 2023, at Highland Health and Rehabilitation.  He was born October 21st, 1933, in Birmingham, Iowa to Wendell and Ada Belle Harness Hoenshel.

His undergraduate work was completed at Parsons College, Fairfield, Iowa.  He received a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Arkansas in 1969.  He was a teacher, coach, and school administrator in the Iowa school systems for 25 years.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

In 1980, he and his wife moved to Bella Vista.  He was active in numerous fraternal, social, and community organizations.  He was a member of the Bella Vista Community Church, the Nomad Shrine Club, and the Men's 18 Hole Golf Association and served as a past chairman of each.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lt. Wendell Hoenshel, Jr., 9th Air Force, killed in action during WWII, and Jack Hoenshel, and a sister, Martha Lee Williams Dunn.

Survivors include his wife, Donna, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

No services are planned.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bella Vista Community Church Foundation, 75 East Lancashire Blvd., Bella Vista, AR 72715 or the Nomad Shrine Club, P.O. Box 5695, Bella Vista, AR 72714.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory.  On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.