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Reuben Hoffman Obituary
Reuben was born Nov. 10, 1917, in Vananda, Mont., to David and Mary (Nitchke) Hoffman. Reuben grew up in Ashley, N.D., graduating from high school in 1936. He graduated from the Bottineau School of Forestry in 1941 with an Associate of Forestry degree. He joined the U.S. Air Force and served from 1941 until 1945 in the European Theater during World War II. He was awarded a Bronze Star. He went on to the Utah State University where he graduated in 1948 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Reuben was employed in 1947 as a District Conservationist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, retiring in 1980.
Reuben married Ruth Francis Beals July 31, 1949, at Lemmon. They moved to Spearfish in 1965. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and was Mason of the Spearfish Chapter for over 50 years, as well as the American Legion.
He will be remembered for his love of life, his love of family, his jokes and his sayings. "Keep a smile on your face, love in your heart and be good and kind to people."
Reuben is survived by his daughter, Janice Perman, Camas, Wash.; four grandchildren, Gary (Becky) Perman, Camas, Lisa Mathis, Spearfish, Todd Perman, Camas, and Julie Perman, Saipan, USA; four great-grandchildren, Jason Perman and Tyler Perman, both of Washington, Brad Mathis, Deadwood, and Jacob Perman, Washington; great-great-grandson, Charles Trentz, Deadwood; his brother, Ronald Hoffman, California; and his dog, Shadow.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; his parents; two brothers; and four sisters.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 6, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Crematory Service of Spearfish.
Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sue Ames
May 3, 2011
Dear Lisa
As you know, we here at Prairie Hills Transit all loved Rueben. He has a special place in our hearts. We will miss his jokes at the Christmas party and his great sense of humor about his white elephant gifts. A very kind and generous man.
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