Birth date: Jun 28, 1929 Death date: Jul 19, 2005
Mr. Herbert S. “Shan” Hofmann, age 76, passed away early Tuesday morning, July 19, 2005. He was born in Pontiac, MI on June 28, 1929 to Louis and Martha (Rosso) Hofmann, and had spent most of his adult life in the Muskegon area. M Read Obituary
Nelda, Bob, Diane & family- We were out of town last week and just heard of Shan's passing from another neighbor. We're sorry that we were unable to attend the visitation and visit with you. Shan was a good neighbor and will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Sincerely, Jack & Donna Buit##imported-begin##Jack & Donna Buit##imported-end##
Diane, Jerry, Chris and Sean,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father and grandfather. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and we will talk to you soon.##imported-begin##Jean & Tom Beyer##imported-end##
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be greatly missed!##imported-begin##Kent, Karin, Kate, Kacy, and Koty Shetler##imported-end##
Shan Hofmann was one of my oldest and best friends.
We met in l947 in Athens, Ohio, when we were both wide-eyed freshmen at Ohio Univesity. Immediately, we discovered we had much in common. We were both just out of high school and were enrolled in the journalism program at Ohio U. Moreover, we both loved sports, especially baseball. As it turned out, Shan was the most knowledgeable baseball person I ever knew, and we had many enjoyable discussions about our favorite sport over the years. We both joined the sports staff of the campus newspaper, THE OHIO UNIVERSITY POST, and remained there for our four years of college. We both graduated in l951 and served in the military during the Korean War.
For some years, we lost track of each other but re-connected in the late l970s when we ran into each other while Shan was visiting Milwaukee where he lived. After that, we got together many times, mostly for baseball games at the Milwaukee County Stadium. They were always most enjoyable events.
My most indelible memory of Shan occurred in l950 when both of us were awarded first prizes by the Ohio College Newspaper Association for stories we had written for the college paper tht year. Shan won for a baseball story (what else?) while I won for a story on a student basketball fan. We shared our good fortune together, and there weren't two more happy people than we on that occasion.
I will never forget Shan Hofmann. I already miss him.
Bob Carboni, Williamsburg, VA##imported-begin##robert o carboni##imported-end##
I remember fondly spending time with Shan, Nancy, Dianne, and Bob. We spent a few holidays together, and also would go to Pizza Hut and share good family times. We also went with you on the fmous McGraft bus trip to the bicentennial spots, when Kristine and Dean went with you, and Nancy and I got called in for Breakfast duty.
Your father was one of a kind, and will surely be missed. Please accept my condolences. Sincerely,
Olive Beeman##imported-begin##Olive Beeman (formerly Smith)##imported-end##
Diane,
I just read about your Dad's passing in the paper. I'm SO sorry. Please know we're holding you and your family in our prayers. Call me whenever you want to talk.
Love you,
Sarah, Steve, (and the girls)##imported-begin##Sarah Barnard##imported-end##
Nelda: Our deepest sympathy. Shan was loved by many. Our friend thru the TOWN CLUB DINNER DANCE GROUP.##imported-begin##Jo and Jerry Privasky##imported-end##
