James Hoffman

James Hoffman

James "Jack" Peter Hoffman was born June 2, 1935 in Flasher to Robert and Mary (Pfau) Hoffman and passed away May 3, 2021 in Mulvane, Kansas.

While growing up in Flasher Jack helped run the family furniture and general store and attended St. Lawrence Catholic School. He was introduced to Dorothy Haring by family friend Jeanie (Schafer) Kraft. They were married April 11, 1959 in Bismarck and started their family. Jack took a job with Gambles and it moved him and his family to Hamilton, Montana, Riverton, Wyoming and eventually to North Platte, Nebraska in 1976.

He soon went to work for Petroleum Construction and later for a good friend at Nebraska Safety and Fire Equipment where he worked until his retirement.

Jack had many pastimes he enjoyed including fishing (especially with his grandkids), gardening, birdwatching and puffing on his ever-present pipe. The time he enjoyed the most, however, was telling stories while playing a good game of cribbage. He was a devoted father to four children and admired by his grandchildren. He was also a member of the North Dakota National Guard and Knights of Columbus.

Jack is preceded in death by his wife Dorothy, his parents, his parents-in-law Theodore and Ella Haring, sisters Roberta Jochim and Judy Hoff, and brother Edwin Hoffman.

He is survived by his children Mark (Sharon) of Derby, Kan., Lynda (Jim Cooper) of Grant, Neb., Donna (Joe) Rodriguez of Wellington, Colo., Julie (Michael) Elliott of Lenexa, Kan.; grandchildren Mari Hoffman, Emily Rodriguez, Madeline Hoffman, Christopher Rodriguez, Brady Hoffman and Sara (Justin) Barnes; one great-grandchild Corrinne Barnes, numerous nieces and nephews, and many good friends.

A funeral will be held Saturday, May 29, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, North Platte, Nebraska. Interment will be Aug. 6, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, along with the interment of his wife, Dorothy, who passed away May 4, 2020. In lieu of flowers the family asks you consider a donation in his name to North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment Fund or the Knights of Columbus.

Family and friends who cannot pay their respects at this moment are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text, email or may visit the Book of Memories at www.smithfamilymortuaries.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Jack's family at 11455 E 84th Cir S, Derby KS 67037.