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Neal O. Hoffman
1935 - 2019
Neal O. Hoffman
1935 - 2019
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Neal Hoffman Obituary
- - Always the Joker
Neal O. Hoffman, of LeRoy, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 12 noon at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the church. Inurnment will take place at St. Andrew Cemetery.
Neal was born the son of Norbert and Florence (Bauer) Hoffman on June 2, 1935 in LeRoy. He was a graduate of Mayville High School. Neal was a veteran of the US Army, serving in the 4th Army Rifle Team. He was united in marriage to Arlyne Dupre on October 10, 1957 at St. Joseph's Church in Fond du Lac. Neal drove truck with his father for many years and finished his working years working for the Mayville Canning Factory. In his spare time, Neal was an avid outdoorsman and was a lifelong member of the Mayville Rifle Club. He was also a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in LeRoy.
Neal is survived by his children- Therese (David) Combs of West Allis, David (Lisa) Hoffman of LeRoy, and Gary (Elizabeth) Hoffman of LeRoy. His grandchildren- Chelsea Combs; Katie (Jordan) Matthews, and Robert Hoffman; Daniel, Erica, Douglas, and Jennifer Hoffman. His sisters- Sally (Warren) Duerbeck, Judy (Joe) Perrizo, and Jane (Joe) Kundinger and his brother, Dale Hoffman. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Arlyne in 2010, his sister Georgene Schill in 2017, and a sister in infancy 'Judith'.
Memorials may be directed to St. Andrew Restoration Fund or the Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac.
Special thanks to the Hospice Home of Fond du Lac for their care and support shown to Neal and his family while he was there. Also, a special thank you to Dr. Jerry Evans for his exceptional skill and ability to providing Neal with a better quality of life.
Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville is serving the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH.com
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Jeanne Olsen
September 1, 2019
Dear Loved Ones,
Neil was always a warm and caring man who made everyone smile with his great sense of fun and humor. Whenever the Duerbeck family came home to the states from our assignments overseas, Neil always made us feel so welcome, like we were truly part of the Wisconsin family.
I appreciated his sincerity and warmth and his way of being so down to earth. He and Arlyne were the perfect team, and we miss them both so much and like you, we always will.
Thank you Neil, for being the wonderful husband you were to our sweet Arlyne.
You were the loving father to Terri, David and Gary, the amazing grandfather to all your grandchildren, and a dear friend to all of us! May you rest in peace and enjoy what heaven has to offer!
All our love, Jeanne,Ron, Jon, Eric and Lauren
Paul & Kerry Bauer
August 28, 2019
Our sympathy and prayers to the Hoffman family. Some of the fondest memories of Neil are of his many trips to the farm to pickup the cans of milk which he hauled to the Ventura Cheese Factory and later Grande Cheese. Neil was instrumental in getting me on the Mayville Jr Rifle team during my teen age years that resulted in trips to the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinal Sport Show to compete with teams from around the State. Neil will be missed but not forgotten.
Marie Simek
August 27, 2019
The Simek family extends to the entire Hoffman family, while we are not with you in person we are with you in thought and prayers.
Gary Krapfl
August 26, 2019
Thoughts and prayers to the Hoffman family. When someone passes on from our past, we begin to think back through our memories. The fond memories of baseball in the field, model airplanes flying, rockets blasting off, fireworks in the air, and discussions at the picnic table and on the porch! I can close my eyes and see the big truck backing in next to the barn by the church. These memories are mine, always there when I want them, and never forgotten. You never know who you will impact in your life, so as Neil did, live life on your terms, do things your way, and LAUGH A LOT! Thanks for those lessons. RIP Neil.
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August 26, 2019
Even though I have never met Neal he has made my day with that wonderful picture. Thanks Neal! Sending prayers to your loved ones.
Laury
Norma Duerbeck
August 22, 2019
Neal was a great older brother; I loved him! He named me "salwe" the day I was baptised and that name struck throughout my lifetime. I am Sally and I am a one-year younger sister than Neal. I thank Neal for allowing me to tag along with him and his buddies wherever he went all his life. We went fishing and hunting, swimming and skating, driving to grade school in a Model T Ford and to High School in a maroon Mercury convertible; he included me in all his activities. It gave me confidence and acceptance into his world; that is a good thing for a younger sister. Neal was a good brother, a gentle soul, a good son, a good father and husband. I will pray for you and your family, Neal, and I hope that we will be blessed to meet again, as God promised, when we are reunited in Heaven some day. I love you and will miss you, Sally
Pat eberly -stadtmueller
August 22, 2019
Gary & liz prayers for you and the family.
Therese Hoffman
August 22, 2019
As I said earlier....rest Pa..... the party begins now.... Love Terri
Bryan Klister
August 22, 2019
Heaven must have needed some bad dad jokes and a few hearty laughs for the party considering the Fathers God is calling home. Our sympathies! Hugs and support are available :)
Lee Lehner
August 22, 2019
Hoffman Family......there are no words to convey how sorry I am for the loss of your extraordinary, humorous father! He and your mother, Arlyne, were our closest, best friends! I will always keep those happy memories in my heart!
Neil........we are so thankful we got to visit you and say our goodbyes in person. You were in pain, but still had your funny, dry sense of humor. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers old friend. Rest In Peace!
Love, Lee Lehner and Ann Lehner
Lynn Wisinski
August 21, 2019
I'm so sorry for your lose. My prayers are with all of you at this time. I know Neal is at peace and with his loving wife and family again.
David Hoffman
August 21, 2019
Miss and love you Pa.
Mike Eckerstorfer
August 21, 2019
So sorry Terri. My thoughts are with you.
Mike Eckerstorfer
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