Howard F. Hoffman

May 19, 1938 - October 15, 2017

Howard F. Hoffman, 79, of Hampshire passed away Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin with his family at his side. Howard was born May 19, 1938 in St. Charles the son of William and Edith (Olson) Hoffman. He was a member of the 1956 Class of Burlington Central High School. Howard married Bernice Henning on May 19, 1962 in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Huntley. Howard was a truck driver for over 45 years for several different companies in the area. He loved to drive and enjoyed traveling and trips with the family. He was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Huntley and had served as an usher. He will be deeply missed by his family, wife, Bernice; daughters, Pamela (George) Cumpata of Elgin, Deborah (Keith) Nelson of Lakewood; two grandchildren, Tara and Jake Nelson; sister Gloria (Virgil) Vogel; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Louella Hoffman; and a brother, Alvin (Mary Ann) Hoffman. Funeral Services will be held at 11am Thursday, Oct. 19 at Trinity Lutheran Church 11008 N Church Street in Huntley with a luncheon immediately following. Burial will be in the Hampshire Center Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church from 4-7pm and continues on Thursday at the church prior to services from 10 to 11. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church. The Fredrick Funeral Home in Hampshire is assisting the family. Information (847)683-2711