Dr. Joseph George Hoeg, 75, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on March 10, 2019 at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital. Dr. Hoeg was born on December 13, 1943 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Joseph Hoeg and Frieda Heinbach Hoeg. Joseph moved to St. Mary's County in 1963. He met and married the love of his life, Jeannie Daniel Hoeg on June 30, 1973. Together they have celebrated over 45 years of blissful marriage.

Dr. Hoeg was a graduate of Missouri University of Science and Technology with his Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate all in Engineering. Joseph proudly worked over 53 years of hands on experience at NAVAIR in Flight Test and RDT&E. Joseph held positions as the Technical Director for the Strike Aircraft Test Directorate, Director of the Flight Test and Engineering Group, and the Executive Director of the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division. He worked as a Senior Scientist at Pennsylvania State University with a specialty in Applied Research working on Naval Weapon Systems.

Dr. Hoeg and his loving wife, Jeannie, traveled extensively throughout Europe and had an affinity for Western Europe. Joseph loved to relax while boating. He also found great relaxation in "fixing" things. Joseph was an active member of First Saints Community Church in Leonardtown. He will missed by his family and friends.

Along with his wife, he is survived by his sister, Marilyn Przirembel (Hans), of Monterey, TN; niece, Janet Przirembel; and nephew, Scott Przirembel.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service celebrated by Pastor John Wunderlich at 12:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.