Dan Gregory Hoffman

Dan was born on December 18, 1949. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Machinist Mate. He was very proud of his time in the military. After his time in the service, he worked as a fabricator for the majority of his career. Dan was a lifetime member of VFW post 3256 and the American Legion Post 69 in Whitehall. He was raised in the Lakeside area and enjoyed welding, building, hunting, fishing, scuba diving, working in his shop, and woodworking. He was a caring man who was always willing to lend a hand. He had a tough shell with a soft inside. He will be deeply missed.

Dan is survived by: extended family, Sheila Espinoza, and Thomas Espinoza; children, Dakota (Nikki Raggl) Espinoza (Hoffman), Leighann (Brian) Knapp; granddaughter, Alexus Baker; mother, Marilyn Wagenmaker; step-son, Mike (Dawn) Myers; step-mother, Wanda Hoffman; brothers, Todd (Lisa), and John; sister, Cynthia; other family, Thomas (Carol) Davies, and Jennifer Davies; close brotherly friend, Art (Karen) Beall; niece, Sherri; nephew, Steve; as well as, his rescue cat, Midnight.

He was preceded in death by: his father, Norman Hoffman; Grandparents, Martin and Tressa Hoffman; and extended brother, Daniel Dunn.

A memorial service with military honors is being planned and will be announced as information becomes available.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.EverRestFuneralHomeandChapel.com for the Hoffman family.