Dale K. Hoffman
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Youth Haven or to Immanuel Lutheran Church, in memory of Dale Hoffman.
Age 80, passed away July 22, 2017. He was a veteran, serving as a Ranger in the Army Special Forces. Dale received his bachelor degree from MSU in Mechanical Engineering and worked at General Motors as a Fire Protection Specialist. He also taught Fire Science at LCC. Dale had been a scout master and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and operating farm equipment.
Surviving are: his wife, Joan Hoffman; daughter, Kimberly (Gregg) Mentzer; daughter-in-law, Kay Hoffman; 2 grandsons, Benjamin and Brian Mentzer; brother, James (Marylou) Hoffman and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Bertha Hoffman; his son, Michael Hoffman; brothers, John and Kenneth Hoffman; and sister-in-law, Helen Hoffman.
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Dennis Madalinski
July 24, 2017 at 8:44 pmDear Joan. I am very sorry to hear of Dale ‘s death. I so much enjoyed talking with him at Tractor Supply in West Lansing while I worked there with Herb and Sherry. I always enjoyed conversing with him and getting updates about the farm operation out on Oneida road. I talked about the farm operation when I lived out on Mt. Hope two doors down from the Morris’ and sharing some yarns with him and would tell him how much our young children enjoyed walking down by the farm and seeing the donkey and the young calves! I had seen Sherry up at her Ithaca store last fall and she had told me that Dale was not feeling well. I will always have fond memories of Dale. I also enjoyed visiting with you when you would accompany Dale on his shopping trips to Tractor Supply. I left Tractor Supply in December 2013 to move to the Upper Penninsula. I’m sure you remember me, Dennis Madalinski. My wife Linda and I send our condolences to you and your family and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bill Sheppard
August 19, 2017 at 8:20 amJoanne, Harriette and I are so sorry for your loss. I think about all the good times I had with Dale over the years both at work and socially. I will never forget him. Unfortunately, Harriette and I will not be able to attend the memorial next week. Harriette will be in the hospital with more heart surgery on Thursday, and I need to be with her. I know you will understand.
Kindest Regards,
Bill