Memorial

James (Jim) Joseph Hoffman passed away of cancer peacefully in his home on Friday, August 18th, 2023, with family by his side. Services: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday August 23, 2023, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.  Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. 

Jim was born March 16th, 1944, in Monticello, Iowa to Rosetta & Maynard Hoffman. He moved to Cedar Rapids in 1953.  He went to Kenwood Elementary, then to the newly opened Wright Elementary, McKinley Middle School and Washington High School. He played football and wrestled, winning second place in state. He graduated in 1962. 

He worked at Wilson’s Packing, LeFebure and Cherry Burrell (now Evergreen – International Paper) for 35 years before retiring. 

He married Kathryn (Kathy) Simmons on August 22nd, 1964, at Olivet Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Three daughters were born to them: Karen, Tami and Lisa. They were his pride and joy, supporting them in whatever they enjoyed doing. 

He enjoyed spending time with his daughters and their families.

He loved watching the Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes.

He is survived by his wife Kathy, daughters Karen (Jeff) Sperfslage, Marion, Tami (Steve) Flockhart, Cedar Rapids and Lisa (Allan Meader), Palo, brother Paul (Cathy) Hoffman, Marion, sister Virginia (Ginny) Emmert, Cedar Falls.  Also surviving are six grandchildren: Courtney (Derek) Siddell, Drake Sperfslage, Tyler (Kelsey) Jacobs, Hannah Sperfslage, Kilee Flockhart and Matthew Meader, one great-grandchild Lenna (Courtney & Derek) Siddell, one great-grandchild due in October (Tyler & Kelsey) and several nephews and nieces.

Waiting for him in heaven are grand-daughters Ashley Nicole Sperfslage and Mackenzie Christine Jacobs, his parents Maynard & Rosetta Hoffman, two sisters Viola Fort and Fern McDermott, brother Merlin Hoffman, nephews Terry Emmert, Mark Hoadley and brother-in-law William McDermott and Barney, his four-legged friend of 18 years. 

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice is welcome. 

Special thanks to Dr. Mary Anne Nelson for her home visits and all the years she provided care for him.

Special thanks to Unity Point Hospice team of Denise, Emilee, Libby, Haley, Chris, Stephanie, Dawn, Todd, Suzanne, Randy & Jason.  They did a super job of providing the necessary care, support and provisions that allowed Jim to be cared for and surrounded by family in his home.

Hoffman Family