Merle Fidel Hofer passed away on Oct 29, 2026, in Littleton, CO. Merle was born Mar. 16, 1939, in Denver, CO, as the youngest of nine children born to Carl Edward Hofer and Oval (Phillips) Hofer. His parents and all of his siblings and their spouses preceded him in death. He married Roberta Inez "Birdie" Bryan on Aug. 24, 1958, in Denver, CO, and they shared many years before she passed on Sep. 2, 1995. They had no children. He is survived by his companion Lucille, and many nieces and nephews.
He served 6 months of active duty in the Army in 1961 and then additionally five years in the Army Reserves. He worked for Mountain Bell Telephone Company, which later became AT&T, as an installer, maintenance worker, and supervisor. Upon retiring from AT&T, he worked for Denver Public Schools installing phone lines and computer equipment. He was an avid car collector and restorer and a member of the Chevy Club for over 50 years.
