Bill was a 1962 graduate of Grover High School and graduated from the Northeastern Junior College with an Associate’s Degree in Agribusiness and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado, earning a Bachelor in Business. Bill proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army for four years, also serving in the Vietnam War. On March 13, 1966 he married Evelyn Hahn at the Zion Lutheran Church. Together, they raised a son, Eric, and a daughter, Amy.
Bill was a rancher his entire life, he was a hard worker. He was a man of strong faith and was dedicated to the Zion Lutheran Church, he served with love and passion. He was the Pawnee Fire Protection District Fireboard President. He was also a leader of the 4-H club. He was an avid reader and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, his son Eric (Bobbi) Hoffman, daughter, Amy (Bryan) Hogsett, grandchildren, Shelby and Jonathan Hoffman, Emily and Devin Hogsett.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, John and Emily, sisters, Lucille Meier and Gay Laney.
A visitation will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022 at the Zion Lutheran Church, 54500 County Road 124, Grover, Colorado, at 9:00 am, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 am, burial and a reception following.
