Hoffer, Gilbert 1922 - 2014

HOFFER, LONG, HERMAN, LOOCK, KLINSCHMIT, KEHOE

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 4/4/2014 at 08:51:10

Gilbert “Gib” Hoffer, age 91, of Decorah, IA, died on Friday, March 28, 2014, at the Gundersen Health Systems in LaCrosse, WI.

A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 3, 2014, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 307 West Main Street, Decorah, IA, with Rev. Phil Gibbs presiding. Burial will be held at a later date. There will be military rites at the church following the service by the Helof Holm VFW Chapter #1977.

Friends may call after 9:30 a.m., at the church on Thursday morning. The Schluter – Balik Funeral Home in Decorah is in charge of arrangements.

Gib’s survivors include his wife, Helen Hoffer, Decorah, IA. One daughter: Donna (Eugene) Herman, New Albin, IA. Two sons: Paul Hoffer, Humble, TX and Todd Hoffer, Clarinda, IA. In addition, Gib is survived his three grandchildren: Ryan (Sarah) Herman, Caledonia, MN, Heather (Ryan) Loock, Green Bay, WI, and Brad Hoffer, Humble, TX. Six great grandchildren: Margaret “Maggie” and William “Will” Herman; Paige and triplets, Jacoby, Amber and Lily Loock (which Gib was able to meet moments before he passed away). One brother: Robert (Nella) Hoffer, Union City, CA. One sister: Regina Klinschmit, Mt. Angel, OR. One sister-in-law: Margaret Hoffer, Mt. Angel, OR, and many nieces and nephews.

Gib was preceded in death by his parents: Edward and Mayme (Long) Hoffer. Three brothers: Victor, Eugene and Paul Hoffer. One sister: Leona Kehoe.

Source: Schluter - Balik Funeral Home database

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