Ray Hofacker

RAY HOFACKER Ray (Butch) Hofacker, 80, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, in the early evening at his Van Wert residence. He was born September 11, 1944, in Paulding, Ohio a son of Charles & Iva (Taylor) Hofacker neither of whom survive. He married Nancy Workinger who preceded him in death. He is survived by his grandchildren: Jaylan (Tyler) Huffman, Darin (Britney) Hofacker, Jr., and Arber (Tavis Moore) Hofacker. Also surviving are great-grandchildren; Charlotte Hofacker, Peyton Rae Hofacker, and Harper Moore; brothers Royal (Janet) Hofacker and Bill Hofacker, and a sister Ilo (LLoyd) Marvin. He was also preceded in death by a son, Darin Hofacker, his brothers: Luther, Gerald, Charles, and Luke Hofacker, and sisters: Betty Miller-Bumbalough, Helen Yeutter, Rebecca Miracle, and Tabitha Burt. Ray had retired as a 30-year employee of the City of Van Wert. He attended many Council On Aging events and loved participating in their bingo. The family is planning a Celebration of Ray's life which will be announced in the future. The family would also like memorials to be donated to the Funeral Home to help defray cremation expenses. Donations may be sent to: Brickner Funeral Home, 419 S. Washington St., Van Wert, Ohio 45891. Condolences may be left on our website: www.bricknerfuneralhome.com or emailed to: bricknerfuneralhome@yahoo.com