Donald Leon Hoffman Sr.

Donald Leon Hoffman, Sr. Battle Creek Mr. Donald L. Hoffman, Sr., 81, of Battle Creek, MI, died Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Evergreen Senior Care Center in Springfield, MI. He was born April 28, 1927 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of Harry and Clara Belle (Wagner) Hoffman. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He enlisted on August 7, 1945 and was discharged on November 26, 1949. Donald is survived by Daughters: Sharon (Rod) Stout of Battle Creek, MI and Dorothy (Kim Landon) Hoffman of Bellevue, MI; Sons: Harry (Laurie Slagle) Hoffman of Battle Creek, MI and Don (Connie Case) Hoffman, Jr. of Battle Creek, MI; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Parents; his Wife: Helen Altha (VanVleet) Hoffman; and 5 Brothers and 3 Sisters. He was a volunteer for the Hastings Dept. of Human Services for many years and was the 1989 volunteer of the year. He enjoyed working with his hands, working on cars and helping people. He loved spending time with his family. Visitation will be held at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service on Monday, January 19, 2009 after 2 p.m. where the family will be present 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 1:00 p.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Chaplin Jane Globig of Evergreen Senior Care Center officiating. Burial will be at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI. Memorial tributes may be made to the family of Donald Hoffman. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145