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Lyle Hoffarth Obituary
There was a visitation from 4-7 p.m. Jan. 14, at the Church of St. Benedict, which will continue from 10-11 a.m. Jan. 15 at the church. Burial will take place following the service at the parish cemetery.
Lyle was born July 15, 1950, to Romaine and Christine (Jochum) Hoffarth. After graduating from Albany High School in 1969, Lyle worked at Electrolux in general production where he met his beloved, Linda Schmitz. They were united in marriage March 8, 1980, and welcomed three children, Dan, Janel and Chad. ?
Lyle was an avid fisherman who enjoyed fishing with Linda. He loved sharing his hobby by bringing his grandkids into the boat for a relaxing afternoon, catching panfish. A true nature lover, Lyle favored trolling for northern, listening to country music in the boat and reeling in the big one. Lyle's greatest joy was spending time with his grandkids, playing Uno at the table, sitting on the floor building blocks or cheering on their sporting events.
Lyle is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda; children Dan (Vanessa) of Albany, Janel (Aaron) Goebel of Melrose and Chad of Avon; siblings Marvin (Sue), Charlene (Allen) Birr, Frank (Betty), Allen (Mary), Dean (Leah), Debbie (Craig) Baggenstoss and Gerard; mother-in-law Delores Schmitz; grandchildren Tyler, Dylan and Kyrstin Hoffarth, Emily and Evan Goebel; and numerous family and friends.
Lyle is preceded in death by his parents, Romaine in 2024 and Christine in 2013 Hoffarth; and father-in-law Victor Schmitz in 2021.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at St. Croix Hospice for their compassionate care during Lyle's final weeks.
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