Howard Hoffman

Howard William Hoffman, 82, of 954 Washington St., died March 25, 2001 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, following a two-year illness. Mr. Hoffman was born December 16, 1918 in Prospect, Ohio, the son of Jesse Franklin and Christina Kibler Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman was a Farmer and retired from Galion Iron Works and was a member of Elks, Moose and Eagles.

Surviving are his wife of sixty years, Rena Eloise Clark Hoffman; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jesse and Shirley Hoffman of Mansfield; Terry and Deb Hoffman of Cocoa, Florida; and Mel and Dee Hoffman of Wooster, with whom he made his home; thirteen grandchildren, Sherrie McMillan of Galion; Tammy Schrader, Jim Hoffman, Jason Hoffman, Joshua Hoffman, Jonathon Hoffman, Christina Hoffman all of Shelby; Jesse David Hoffman of Mansfield; Tara Griffis, Bill Hoffman, Travis Hoffman and Rena Dianna Hoffman all of Cocoa, Florida; and Alan Hoffman of Topeka, Kansas; and nineteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Howard Clark Hoffman; one sister, Theo Mahaffey and his granddaughter, Jennifer Hoffman.

Friends may call at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors on Wednesday March 28, 2001 from 7-9 p.m. and one hour prior to funeral services which will be held on Thursday March 29, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery in Prospect, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wayne County or the American Diabetes Association. Online guest registry at www.wappner.com.