In Memory
McCOOK, Neb. — Dale Arthur Hofman passed away on June 10, 2018, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook at the age of 78. He was born on Dec. 9, 1939, in McCook to George and Lena (Reiners) Hofman. He graduated from McCook High School in 1957 and from McCook Junior College in 1959. On June 10, 1961, he married Eva Marie Sughroue at Saint Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola, Neb. To this union three children were born—Ann Lynette, Douglas Dale, and Andrew Lee. Dale was very active in the McCook Nebraska Jaycees, becoming a member in 1961 and serving on several committees and receiving many awards. Dale served as the local Jaycees’ President in 1971-72 and then served as the State Vice President in 1972-73. During the time as local president, Dale was most proud of the four-ball diamond baseball/softball complex project in McCook on Red Willow County Fairground property known as the Jaycee Complex. Dale was active in the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Knights and called bingo for many years. He also served as lector and acolyte at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. He was a CYO teacher, Boy Scout leader, YMCA board member, and little league football and midget baseball coach. Dale was an avid outdoor walker and book reader, enjoyed his big garden, and loved to travel. Dale and Eva traveled to all 50 states, Central and South America, Canada, and many European countries. Dale loved following his children and grandchildren in all their school and sports activities. He was a Bison fan of all sports, and he also enjoyed the Cornhuskers and attended many football games. Preceding him in death were his parents, George and Lena Hofman; brother, Larry Hofman; and in-laws, Martin and Lena Sughroue. Survivors include his wife, Eva, of 57 years; daughter, Ann (Kevin) Fornoff of Hayes Center, Neb.; sons, Douglas (Brenda) Hofman of Fort Morgan, Colo., and Andrew Hofman of McCook; brother, Lewis Hofman; sister, Hilda (Rich) Hampton of Culbertson, Neb.; sister-in-law, Joyce Hofman of McCook; grandchildren, Kyle (Morgan) Fornoff of Gothenburg, Neb., Amanda (Bryce) Buhr of McCook, Adam (Bethany) Hofman of San Antonio, Texas, Matthew Hofman of Fort Morgan, and Katelyn Hofman and Noah Hofman of McCook; great-grandchildren, Bryce Fornoff, Allison Hofman, and Barrett Buhr. Visitation will be today, June 12, 2018, until 7 p.m., with Rosary starting at 7 p.m. Funeral services are at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in McCook on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. with Father Gary Brethour officiating. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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