Johanna Hoke

Johanna Hoke, born April 27, 1945, in Grossbottwar, Germany, passed away on March 19th, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved daughter of Gertrude and Johann Wolf and grew up in Germany alongside her sisters, Lotte and Helga.

At just 14 years old, Johanna met the love of her life, Harry. Their love story began in Germany and remained strong throughout their lives. The couple married on July 1, 1961, beginning a devoted partnership that lasted 64 years.

Johanna moved to the United States in 1960, settling first on a ranch in Plevna, Montana. There, she began learning English with the help of a priest who later married her and Harry. Over the years, Johanna lived in several places including Rapid City, South Dakota from 1961 to 1974, Aberdeen, South Dakota from 1974 to 1979, Des Moines, Iowa from 1979 to 1984, and finally in 1985, settled in Omaha, Nebraska.

Johanna loved to travel and created many treasured memories with her family throughout her life. She frequently returned to Montana to visit family, and would make trips back to Germany to visit her sisters. She also enjoyed travel to Pennsylvania, Florida, Hawaii, and Mexico. In her later years, she spent winters in South Padre Island as well as Myrtle Beach.

A creative and artistic soul, Johanna had a passion for decorating, gardening, cooking, and art. She expressed her creativity through beautiful paintings and sculptures that brought joy to those around her and reflected her vibrant spirit.

She loved American football and was known to “team hop” between the Vikings, Packers, and Patriots, but her true loyalty was always with the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Johanna was preceded in death by her husband Harry, her parents, Gertrude and Johann Wolf, and her sisters, Lotte and Helga.

She is survived by her loving children: Sherri Hoke; James Hoke(Mia); Connie Siddens(Jeff); and Mikel Hoke. She was a proud grandmother to Kristina Hoke, Meghan Cavanaugh(Luke), James Hoke, Troy Hoke, Nicolas Campbell, and Nicholas Siddens(Emily), and a cherished great-grandmother to Kaylinn, Norah, Sophia, Ruth, Callahan and Elizabeth. She also leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends who will miss her greatly.

Johanna will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband of 64 years at Omaha National Cemetery in Omaha, Nebraska.

Her life was one of love, creativity, adventure, and devotion to family, and her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Her family finds comfort knowing she is reunited with the love of her life.

A funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Braman Mortuary Millard Chapel, with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Omaha National Cemetery.