Denis "Denny" Hoffman's Obituary
Mr. Denis “Denny” Hoffman, age 69, of Ferrysburg passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at home. He was born September 21, 1941 in Chester, Pennsylvania to Paul and Sarah (Hogue) Hoffman.
Denny owned and operated Hoffman Woodworking for 18 years retiring in 1998. He then went to work for Izzy Designs retiring in 2010. He was a 20 year Navy Veteran, retiring as a Chief Aviation Machinist Mate E7 and was a member of American Legion Charles A. Conklin Michigan Post #28. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He loved antique cars and was a member of the West Michigan Flat Heads of Grand Rapids. He also had a love for woodworking, Steam Railroading and working at the Tri-Cities Museum.
On April 4, 1964 he married Leona “Fay” Bassett in Corpus Christi, Texas and she survives him along with 2 children, Shirley (Chris) Rogers of Allendale, and Jeffrey (Terri Holmes) Hoffman of Grand Haven; 2 grandchildren, Hollie and Michael Rogers. He is also survived by 5 siblings: Cathy (Herb) Rafeal, Steve (Judy) Hoffman, Marty (Rick) Williamson, Matt (Karen) Hoffman and Elizabeth (Phil) Bollinger; cousin, Claudia Giomi; niece and nephews, James, Tim, and Kayla Bassett; and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Sarah Hoffman.
Memorial services for Denny will take place 11:00 AM Friday, June 24, 2011 at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Dieter Haupt officiating. Visitation with the family will be held Friday night after the service from 6-9 PM at VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home in Grand Haven. Interment will take place in Lake Forest Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Denny may be given to 1223 Locomotive – Tri Cities Museum, St. John’s Lutheran Church or Hospice of North Ottawa Community. Please sign the family’s online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
The family is being served by VanZantwick Bartels Kammeraad Funeral Home of Grand Haven.
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