Arnold Hoffman
July 8, 1923 ~ April 6, 2007
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Arnold Hoffman, 83, of Highmore, died Friday, April 6, 2007 at the Sanford Medical Center in Sioux Falls.
Funeral services were held at 10:00a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore with David Peterson officiating. Burial was in Medicine Hill Cemetery in Harrold with Military Honors, directed by Luze Funeral Home of Highmore. A prayer service was held at 7:00p.m. Tuesday, April 10 at the church.
Arnold Herman Hoffman was born July 8, 1923 in Parkston, South Dakota to Herman and Bertha (Esminger) Hoffman. He grew up south of Harrold, on a farm, where he learned the art of farming and ranching. At the age of 22, he entered the Air Force and was assigned to work as an aviation mechanic during World War II. He was honorably discharged from the service in 1947. Following his return, he was married to his childhood sweetheart Clara Mae Carroll in December of 1947 in Miller. They made their home in the rural Highmore/Harrold area and to this union six children were born. In 1985, they moved into Highmore and he worked for various ranchers up to the time of his death. When he was not working, he enjoyed square dancing, hunting, fishing, and playing cards. He loved woodworking, watching rodeos, especially bull riding, and spending time with family and friends. He really enjoyed making sure his grandkids always had a special treat, through smiles or jokes.
Those having enjoyed his life are his wife Clara Mae Hoffman of Highmore; four children: Jim (Ruby) Hoffman, Morris (Debb) Hoffman, and Connie (Diane) Hoffman, all of Highmore and Myra (Tim) Brothers of El Reno, OK; 12 grandchildren: Leanne Hoffman, Ken (Amy) Hoffman, all of Highmore, John (Rachel) Hoffman of Pierre, Kristi (Darrel) Hinkle of Holabird, Jeremy (Sarah) Van Tassel of Lead, Mychal Hoffman and fiancé Jean Hurd of Billings, MT, Kristi (Dane) Dobesh of Belle Fourche, Lisa Hoffman of Harrisburg, Laura Hoffman and fiancé Josh Kurtenbach of Mitchell, Jacob Brothers of Los Angeles, CA, Garret Brothers and Carrie (Sissy) Brothers of El Reno, OK; 8 great grandchildren: Samantha, Tate, Joseph, and Morgan Hoffman, Brittany, Shelby and Justin Hinkle, and Ethan Van Tassel; and 2 brothers: Oscar Hoffman of Highmore and Marvin Hoffman of Loveland, CO.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant sons, and two sisters.
Funeral services were held at 10:00a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore with David Peterson officiating. Burial was in Medicine Hill Cemetery in Harrold with Military Honors, directed by Luze Funeral Home of Highmore. A prayer service was held at 7:00p.m. Tuesday, April 10 at the church.
Arnold Herman Hoffman was born July 8, 1923 in Parkston, South Dakota to Herman and Bertha (Esminger) Hoffman. He grew up south of Harrold, on a farm, where he learned the art of farming and ranching. At the age of 22, he entered the Air Force and was assigned to work as an aviation mechanic during World War II. He was honorably discharged from the service in 1947. Following his return, he was married to his childhood sweetheart Clara Mae Carroll in December of 1947 in Miller. They made their home in the rural Highmore/Harrold area and to this union six children were born. In 1985, they moved into Highmore and he worked for various ranchers up to the time of his death. When he was not working, he enjoyed square dancing, hunting, fishing, and playing cards. He loved woodworking, watching rodeos, especially bull riding, and spending time with family and friends. He really enjoyed making sure his grandkids always had a special treat, through smiles or jokes.
Those having enjoyed his life are his wife Clara Mae Hoffman of Highmore; four children: Jim (Ruby) Hoffman, Morris (Debb) Hoffman, and Connie (Diane) Hoffman, all of Highmore and Myra (Tim) Brothers of El Reno, OK; 12 grandchildren: Leanne Hoffman, Ken (Amy) Hoffman, all of Highmore, John (Rachel) Hoffman of Pierre, Kristi (Darrel) Hinkle of Holabird, Jeremy (Sarah) Van Tassel of Lead, Mychal Hoffman and fiancé Jean Hurd of Billings, MT, Kristi (Dane) Dobesh of Belle Fourche, Lisa Hoffman of Harrisburg, Laura Hoffman and fiancé Josh Kurtenbach of Mitchell, Jacob Brothers of Los Angeles, CA, Garret Brothers and Carrie (Sissy) Brothers of El Reno, OK; 8 great grandchildren: Samantha, Tate, Joseph, and Morgan Hoffman, Brittany, Shelby and Justin Hinkle, and Ethan Van Tassel; and 2 brothers: Oscar Hoffman of Highmore and Marvin Hoffman of Loveland, CO.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant sons, and two sisters.
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Very sorry to hear of Arnolds passing. He was alway so friendly and fun to be around. With our sympathy. Bret & Wendy Bloomenrader
My thoughts and prayers are with you.