Robert Leon "Bob" Hoffman

Robert Leon "Bob" Hoffman obituary, Kansas City, MO

Robert Leon "Bob" Hoffman

Robert Hoffman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Louis Memorial Chapel - Kansas City on Feb. 28, 2024.
Robert Leon Hoffman, 94 years old, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024. Graveside services were held at Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge Cemetery on Friday, March 1.
Bob was born on November 15, 1929, to Alan and Rose Hoffman, in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Central High School in 1946 and was a member of the Del Ray Fraternity. He proudly served during the Korean War.
He met his lovely wife, Stella, during high school and they were married on December 17, 1950. They just celebrated their 73rd anniversary, sharing their happy, loving and fun memories.
Early in his years, Bob was the best bartender at his father's bar, along with Stella working occasionally as the hat check girl! He became an insurance and securities agent where he loved helping people provide for their future. Upon retirement he became a ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out) where he had a chance to see old friends and meet new ones.
Bob was a fantastic dancer (he had dancing trophies!), great golfer (loved playing with friends AND with his granddaughters at Smileys), awesome card player (with friends, children, granddaughters and great-grandchildren), intense ping-pong player (his granddaughters have followed in his footsteps) and the best and most loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend!
He was a lifelong member of Kehilath Israel Synagogue.
Bob was proceeded in death by his parents Alan and Rose Hoffman, his sister Ruth Manfield and brother-in-law, Martin Manfield. He leaves behind his loving wife, Stella, daughter Shelley Hedrick, daughter Lori Pemberton (Brad), son Steve Hoffman, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jerry and Bobbie Rosmarine, grandchildren, Leah Aft (Aaron), Erica Yagerman (Zack), Tess Hedrick Malmgren(Devin), 5 great-grandchildren, Caleb, Olivia and Jonah Aft, Asher and Eli Yagerman and one more (Malmgren) due in July, along with nieces and a nephew.
The family suggests contributions to Jewish Family Services or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.louismemorialchapel.com

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