Patrick Hoffman

Patrick A. Hoffman

1948 - 2016

Patrick A. Hoffman, 68, of Burlington, passed away unexpectedly at Aurora Memorial Hospital-Burlington on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016.

Born Jan. 1, 1948, in Sheboygan, Wis., he was the son of Robert J. and Marion E. (nee Krueger) Hoffman. He spent his early life in Columbus, Wis., where he graduated from Columbus High School. He served proudly in the U.S. Army from April 1967 to April 1970, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. Patrick did a tour in Vietnam (Sept. 1967 to Sept. 1968) with Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. Patrick was a highly decorated veteran earning multiple commendations, including two Purple Hearts. After returning from his service time he earned his BS from University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point and an MBA from University of Wisconsin – Madison.

On Oct. 6, 1972, in Columbus, he married Patricia McKeegan. They made their home in Columbus and Kenosha before settling in Burlington in 1988. Patrick retired from Western Publishing, in Racine, after serving 27 years as the Director of Employee Benefits. He later spent 5 years at Johnson Diversy. He was a member of St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Burlington. He was a member of the VFW in Columbus and the 25th Infantry Association. He was well known as a provider of jerky, craisins, chili, black bean soup, power tools, fish fries and bon fires. He loved church auctions, and hated Burl Ives and bad drivers. Patrick was a tireless, steady and beautiful man.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Patricia; children, Ryan (Lindsay) Hoffman and Katherine Hoffman; sister-in-law, Sally Hoffman; siblings, Fred (Kaye) Hoffman, Michael (Lois) Hoffman, Tim (Connie) Hoffman, Dennis (Patti) Hoffman, Martha (Michael) Howard; sister-in-law, Susan McKeegan Guinn along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Hoffman and brother-in-law, Jerry McKeegan Guinn.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the St. John the Divine Episcopal Church Building Fund.

The family would like to thank the ER and ICU staff, Dr. Erickson, Dr. Kmecak, Dr. Webber and the countless family and friends who have supported them during this difficult time.

Services for Patrick will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, at 2 p.m. at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, Oct. 14, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home and again on Saturday, Oct. 15, at church from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.



Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory

625 S. Browns Lake Drive

Burlington, WI 53105

(262) 763-3434

www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com