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Hoffman, George P.
Age: 73 Passed Away: 2009-06-12 Funeral Home: Schmidt-Schulta
George P. Hoffman Sr., 73, Eland, died Friday, June 12, 2009, at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. Born on July 31, 1935 in Athens, to Edmund and Katherine Hoffman. On October 6, 1956, he was united in marriage to Margaret Blarek, in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on April 22, 2002. On November 3, 1952, he joined the United States Marine Corps and after serving in Korea, Okinawa and two tours in Vietnam, retired after 20 years of Honorable and Faithful active service. After his military retirement, he worked for Schreoder Excavating until 1988. Survivors include four children; Denise (Bill) Ryan, Hatley, Edmund (Theresa) Hoffman, Birnamwood, George Paul Hoffman, Jr., Weston and Ardis (Bob Kort) Hoffman, Rothschild, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Ardis (Blarek) Stoltz, Wittenberg, a sister, Lucille (Laurel) Pitel, Milwaukee, a brother and sister-in-law, nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald (Benny) Hoffman. At Dad’s request, there will be no services, as both he and Mom donated their bodies to the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Schmidt-Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg is assisting the family. The family guestbook is available at schmidtschulta.com. We would like to thank the staff on the 300 wing of Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center for the care and the support that was given to our Dad and to us. The time has come to say good-bye As to the heavens he will fly His spirit now soars, way up high And joins our loved ones in the sky. ---Robert Kort WE LOVE YOU DAD (GEORGE) GOOD-BYE!!!