Donald A. Hoffman, age 74, of Savanna, Illinois, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at the Finley Hospital, Dubuque, Iowa.
Don was born on May 3, 1934, the son of Elmer and Mabel (Clay) Hoffman Washington Township, rural Savanna. Don served his country in the United States Navy. He was stationed aboard the Bon Homme Richard Aircraft Carrier. Don was married to JoAnn A. Beyer on January 17, 1959 in Stockton, Illinois.
Don worked for Hoffman Building Service and later became a partner in Doty and Hoffman Excavating and Quarry, both in Savanna. He also enjoyed many years of farming. Don cherished spending time with his grandchildren and visiting with the “Coffee Clutch”. He treasured telling stories to family and friends. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and driving around the countryside.
Don will be dearly missed by his wife, JoAnn of Savanna; two sons, Mark (Ann) Hoffman of Troy, Missouri and Allen (Karen) Hoffman of Savanna, Illinois; and one daughter, Becky (Kurt) Rath of Elizabeth, Illinois; five grandchildren, Michael, Elizabeth, Glenn, Katie, and Kirk; and many nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert, and one sister, Mary Lou Hoffmann.