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Robert Hoffman Obituary

Robert "Bob" E. Hoffman, age 92, of Erie, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Sunrise Assisted Living. He was born in Erie, on October 17, 1923, the son of the late Edward J. and Ruth Meyer Hoffman.

He had served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was employed at Prudential Insurance Co. until his retirement. He was a member of Luther Memorial Church and the Erie Maennerchor Club.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife Bette A. Kindle Hoffman.

He is survived by two daughters: Denise Steinker (Tom) of Peninsula, Ohio and Diane Banks (Bob) of Erie, one son Doug Hoffman (Ron Stach) of Lakewood, Ohio, four grandchildren: Jessica, Jena, Emma, and Hanna, one sister Jacqueline Kaufman of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., and five great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Dusckas-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 4216 Sterrettania Rd., today, Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 5 until 7 p.m. and are invited to Luther Memorial Church on Friday at 11:00 a.m. for the Funeral Service. A private full military inurnment will occur at a later time at Erie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Luther Memorial Church, 220 West 11th Street, Erie, PA 16501.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Aug. 25, 2016.

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August 31, 2016

My sincere sympathy to Bob and Bette's family. They were wonderful neighbors at Montmarc, and are remembered fondly. Louise Garrelts, Phase 1

Judy Stach Hall

August 25, 2016

To the Hoffman Family,
Bob is with Betty I am sure and will continue the tradition of serving Martini's to God, his Angels, and all the Saints on New Year's Eve. His Spirit lives for ever throughout the Hoffman Family.
Peace and beloved thoughts at this time.
J

August 25, 2016

Diane, Bob and family,

Our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy to all of you . God now has Bette and Bob reunited once again. He was such a delightful gentlemen and how Skip enjoy speaking with him .

May God bring you peace and comfort and joy as you celebrate this wonderful life you all shared with Bob.

God Bless,

Skip and Jan MacInnes

Karly Kramer Spell

August 25, 2016

Diane and Family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Father. Heartfelt sympathies and prayers to you all of you.

Karly Kramer Spell

Carol Zurn

August 25, 2016

Our sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Dad.

Denise & Tom Steinker

August 25, 2016

Dad, R.I.P.

Denise & Tom

Julie Manno

August 25, 2016

Doug and family,
I am sorry to hear of your family's loss. I hope you all find comfort in your time of sadness.

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