Elmer Hoyer, professor emeritus, passes away

Elmer Hoyer in a tan suit and white undershirt on a beige background

Elmer Hoyer, professor emeritus of engineering, passed away March 4.

Hoyer worked for Wichita State for over 30 years before retiring in 2001, starting as an assistant professor of electrical engineering in 1966. He completed his doctoral dissertation in 1967 and was later promoted to associate professor in 1971 and professor in 1980.

Visitation will be at noon Thursday, March 12 at Old Mission Mortuary, 3424 E. 21st St. N, followed by services at 1 p.m.