Merle Hoegy

After a courageous battle, Merle Hoegy passed away, surrounded by family, on Sept. 27, 2026, at Seaforth Community Hospital in his 74th year.

 

The loving husband of Rhonda for 43 years, Merle was the proud dad of Sean (Dana), Laurin, and Zachary (Kelsey) and the grandpa of Amelia, Everly, Finnegan, and Malcolm.

 

He was the brother of Barbara (Randy), Maynard (Lynn), Bonnie (John), and Beverley (Bill) and the brother-in-law of Janice (Paul) and Marlies (Jonathan). Merle will be missed by very special nieces and nephews.

 

Merle was full of life and a genuine person. He believed that everyone was capable of fantastic things and always wanted to help you get there, whether it was through advice, service to others, or just being present.

 

Merle loved to dance, (including square-dancing). He would dance to anything, but his favourite dance was with Rhonda.

 

He loved anything outdoors, he was an avid downhill skier, he fished all the time and enjoyed his adventures at Bennett Lake. He coached and played baseball, hockey and broomball.

 

Merle was a mover and a shaker, he was a respected businessman, running Brussels Agromart for 33 years with Rhonda. He was community-minded, volunteering with the Brussels Lions Club for 37 years.

 

He loved to chat, tell stories, play cards and make sure everyone was being the best they could be. He will be greatly missed by his friends, neighbours, community members and work associates.

 

Merle and his family are grateful for all the medical staff that they have met on this journey. Merle loved his nurses and doctors at the Seaforth Community Hospital and appreciated their sincerity and honesty. A special thanks to Dr. Percival, Dr. Brown and Dr. Thomas.

 

Thank you to everyone at Verspeeten Family Cancer Clinic. Special thanks to Dr. Breadner and all the nurses.

 

A come-and-go celebration of Merle’s life will take place at the Brussels Legion on Friday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy, donations to the Seaforth Community Hospital or the Brussels Lions Club would be appreciated.

 

Donation cheques may be sent to Box 340, Brussels, N0G 1H0.

 

Condolences may be left at riversidefuneralhome.com