Obituary for LaVerne "John" Hoffman
LaVerne “John” Hoffman, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2023. He was born on August 25, 1932, to parents, LaVerne Milton and Alycee (Goodearle) Hoffman, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
He attended St. John’s Military Academy and UW Oshkosh, where he obtained a Business Degree. John was also deployed overseas during the Korean Conflict while serving in the Army.
On September 30, 1956, he married the love of his life, Audrey Ardell (Hansen) in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. They spent many wonderful years together, until her passing in 2009.
John’s strength of faith and love of his family were exemplified in everything that he did. He was a proud member of Grace Lutheran Church for over 60 years and loved attending Bible class, decorating for Christmas, and volunteering with thr children. He also enjoyed painting, walking, playing computer games, doing Tai Chi, and attending various classes at UWO.
He is survived by his three daughters, Kimberly Balas, Pamela Isaksson, and Stephanie Davis; grandchildren, Megan (Jeff) Key, Kaitlin (Tim) Heuer, Erin (Jared) Putz, Ben (Shannon) Davis, Haley (Manuel) Muñoz; great-grandchildren, Kendell and Parker Key, Samson and Gideon Putz, and Gabriel Muñoz; his brother, Curtis (Nancy) Hoffman; along with many other family and friends.
John is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Audrey Hoffman; mother-in-law, Ardell Hansen; and son-in-law, Scott Davis.
Visitation will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 913 Nebraska St., Oshkosh, WI 54902, on, December, 1st, 2023, from 11:30am to 1:00pm, with service to follow. Burial will be held at a Riverside Cemetery in the Spring.
In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a memorial fund in his honor.
LaVerne “John” Hoffman, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2023. He was born on August 25, 1932, to parents, LaVerne Milton and Alycee (Goodearle) Hoffman, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
He attended St. John’s Military Academy and UW Oshkosh, where he obtained a Business Degree. John was also deployed overseas during the Korean Conflict while serving in the Army.
On September 30, 1956, he married the love of his life, Audrey Ardell (Hansen) in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. They spent many wonderful years together, until her passing in 2009.
John’s strength of faith and love of his family were exemplified in everything that he did. He was a proud member of Grace Lutheran Church for over 60 years and loved attending Bible class, decorating for Christmas, and volunteering with thr children. He also enjoyed painting, walking, playing computer games, doing Tai Chi, and attending various classes at UWO.
He is survived by his three daughters, Kimberly Balas, Pamela Isaksson, and Stephanie Davis; grandchildren, Megan (Jeff) Key, Kaitlin (Tim) Heuer, Erin (Jared) Putz, Ben (Shannon) Davis, Haley (Manuel) Muñoz; great-grandchildren, Kendell and Parker Key, Samson and Gideon Putz, and Gabriel Muñoz; his brother, Curtis (Nancy) Hoffman; along with many other family and friends.
John is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Audrey Hoffman; mother-in-law, Ardell Hansen; and son-in-law, Scott Davis.
Visitation will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 913 Nebraska St., Oshkosh, WI 54902, on, December, 1st, 2023, from 11:30am to 1:00pm, with service to follow. Burial will be held at a Riverside Cemetery in the Spring.
In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a memorial fund in his honor.
He attended St. John’s Military Academy and UW Oshkosh, where he obtained a Business Degree. John was also deployed overseas during the Korean Conflict while serving in the Army.
On September 30, 1956, he married the love of his life, Audrey Ardell (Hansen) in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. They spent many wonderful years together, until her passing in 2009.
John’s strength of faith and love of his family were exemplified in everything that he did. He was a proud member of Grace Lutheran Church for over 60 years and loved attending Bible class, decorating for Christmas, and volunteering with thr children. He also enjoyed painting, walking, playing computer games, doing Tai Chi, and attending various classes at UWO.
He is survived by his three daughters, Kimberly Balas, Pamela Isaksson, and Stephanie Davis; grandchildren, Megan (Jeff) Key, Kaitlin (Tim) Heuer, Erin (Jared) Putz, Ben (Shannon) Davis, Haley (Manuel) Muñoz; great-grandchildren, Kendell and Parker Key, Samson and Gideon Putz, and Gabriel Muñoz; his brother, Curtis (Nancy) Hoffman; along with many other family and friends.
John is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Audrey Hoffman; mother-in-law, Ardell Hansen; and son-in-law, Scott Davis.
Visitation will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 913 Nebraska St., Oshkosh, WI 54902, on, December, 1st, 2023, from 11:30am to 1:00pm, with service to follow. Burial will be held at a Riverside Cemetery in the Spring.
In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a memorial fund in his honor.
LaVerne “John” Hoffman, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2023. He was born on August 25, 1932, to parents, LaVerne Milton and Alycee (Goodearle) Hoffman, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
He attended St. John’s Military Academy and UW Oshkosh, where he obtained a Business Degree. John was also deployed overseas during the Korean Conflict while serving in the Army.
On September 30, 1956, he married the love of his life, Audrey Ardell (Hansen) in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. They spent many wonderful years together, until her passing in 2009.
John’s strength of faith and love of his family were exemplified in everything that he did. He was a proud member of Grace Lutheran Church for over 60 years and loved attending Bible class, decorating for Christmas, and volunteering with thr children. He also enjoyed painting, walking, playing computer games, doing Tai Chi, and attending various classes at UWO.
He is survived by his three daughters, Kimberly Balas, Pamela Isaksson, and Stephanie Davis; grandchildren, Megan (Jeff) Key, Kaitlin (Tim) Heuer, Erin (Jared) Putz, Ben (Shannon) Davis, Haley (Manuel) Muñoz; great-grandchildren, Kendell and Parker Key, Samson and Gideon Putz, and Gabriel Muñoz; his brother, Curtis (Nancy) Hoffman; along with many other family and friends.
John is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Audrey Hoffman; mother-in-law, Ardell Hansen; and son-in-law, Scott Davis.
Visitation will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 913 Nebraska St., Oshkosh, WI 54902, on, December, 1st, 2023, from 11:30am to 1:00pm, with service to follow. Burial will be held at a Riverside Cemetery in the Spring.
In lieu of flowers, the family has set up a memorial fund in his honor.