Warren Hoffman Obituary

Warren D. Hoffman

Warren D. Hoffman, 81, of Howards Grove, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 at home. He was born November 14, 1932, in Plymouth to the late Harold and Florence (Payne) Hoffman. Warren graduated from Plymouth High School in 1950. He served his country in the United States Navy, serving from 1952 until 1955. On April 4, 1953, he married the former Lillian Dallman-Johnson. She preceded him in death on January 16, 1995. He was employed by the Kohler Company for 43 years as a foreman in the foundry maintenance department. On April 13, 1998, he married Shirley (Gabrielse) Barthels. Earlier in his life, he enjoyed playing softball and basketball. Warren was an avid golfer and card player, winning many Cribbage tournaments. Warren always had a creative solution to life's little problems. He also was an avid reader of newspapers and magazines.

In addition to his wife, Shirley, he is survived by his three children, Jeff (Carol) Hoffman, Todd Hoffman and Julie (Jay) Kopidlansky; four grandchildren, Jennifer Dyke, Joey (Jess)Heinen, Josh (Joy) Heinen, Jill (Dennis) Guernsey; eight great-grandchildren; four step-children, Wendy Cadena, Jeffrey (Jodi) Barthels, Lisa (Gary) Barthels and Heather (Scott) Voskuil; nine step-grandchildren, Nicki (Seth) Damoose, Josh (Jessica) Barthels, Jess Barthels, Leticia Bilbrey, Stephanie Bilbrey, Lena Bilbrey, Mason Bilbrey, A.J. Voskuil, Annabel Voskuil; five step-great-grandchildren. He is further survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, other relatives and many friends.

In addition to his parents and spouse, he was preceded in death by one brother, Elwood Hoffman.

A memorial service will be held for Warren on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at Zimmer's Westview Funeral and Cremation Care Center (Hwy 42 & JJ, Howards Grove) with the Rev. Jon MacDonald from the Evangelical Free Church officiating. Friends may call on Thursday, at the funeral home, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will follow at the Garden of Peace Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the Sheboygan Evangelical Free Church and the Salvation Army.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Aurora VNA Hospice, Dr. Catherine Best and Dr. Steven Kream.

Please visit www.zimmerfuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook.

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Published by Sheboygan Press on Feb. 25, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Warren Hoffman

11 Entries

March 6, 2014

Our prayers of comfort are with Shirley and the family, Earnie and Carol Meadows in Florida.
Our prayers of comfort are with Shirley and the family, Earnie and Carol Meadows from Florida.

Stan & Kathy Gray

March 3, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to Shirley and Warren's family

Carrie & Michelle

February 27, 2014

Todd, We are very sorry to hear about your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

leah

February 26, 2014

We all love you Jen! We are here for you and your family!

Dave Hall

February 26, 2014

Warren was such a nice guy. Always had a smile. We have always enjoyed having them as neighbors. I will always remember Warren walking around with no shirt on...when I was wearing a sweatshirt! Quite a guy and he will be missed. Rest in peace Warren.

Karol Loberger

February 26, 2014

Warren was a joy to be around. "Old Blue Eyes" always had a smile for everyone. He had a heart of gold. You have my deepest sympathies.

Julie Barbe

February 25, 2014

With sympathy for each of you. I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I have fond memories of him from the ease with which he laughed, the great joy he took in every prank he played, and his unending kindness. He will live on in the hearts of all of us.

February 25, 2014

My sympathies to all of you. Warren will always be remembered for the twinkle in his eyes and the many sheephead games I played with him & my dad at the Point. I will also remember him as a man that lived life to the fullest and had a great time doing it! What a great guy!

God Bless you all,

Joe & Lynn (Suemnicht) Keitel

Carol (Buchholz)Walsh

February 25, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to your family. We have many wonderful memories with your family growing up on Highland Ave. Our prayers are with you. The Buchholz Family.

Randall Spatz

February 25, 2014

To the Hoffman family, Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I hope the great Memories that you all shared together can help you get thru this.

Terry Mueller

February 25, 2014

My sympathy to your family, I had the great pleasure of getting to know Warren in the early 80's. As part of the Kohler foundry reline crew, we had good times playing cribbage with and against him. Many great memories.

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