Earl E. Hoffman

Born in Tipton, Iowa on October 25, 1919
Departed on June 2, 2009. Resided in Marion, Iowa.

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Earl E. Hoffman, 89, of Marion, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died June 2, 2009 at Crestview Acres following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, June 5, 2009 at Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Rev. William B. Harnish will officiate. Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, June 4, 2009 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife Doris; his children Lee Hoffman and wife Patti of Greenwood, WI, Shirley Dodds of Lincoln, NE, Buddy L. Hoffman of Cedar Rapids, and Carol Farar and husband Larry of Cedar Rapids; also surviving are his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Michael, brothers Alvin and Howard, and sisters Dorothy Carter and Margaret Smith.

Earl Ernest Hoffman was born October 25, 1919 in Tipton, the son of George and Sible (Wilson) Hoffman. He was united in marriage to Doris E. Ford on February 2, 1938 in Cedar Rapids, a marriage of 71 years. He was a farmer for several years, and then worked in assembly at Iowa Manufacturing for 24 years. Following his retirement he then cleaned for the Cedar Rapids Water Department until the age of 81. He was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Hospice of Mercy for their care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Earl’s name may be made to Hospice of Mercy.

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