Roland Hoffman

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Roland Hoffman
Date Of Birth:July 21, 1920
Date Of Death:January 20, 2012
Service Date:January 23, 2012
10:00 A.M.
Rock Creek Bible Church, Congerville, IL

 

Roland E. Hoffman

 

Congerville - Roland E. Hoffman, 91, of Eureka, IL, formerly of Congerville, IL , passed away at 5:05 pm on Friday January 20, 2012 at Maple Lawn Health Center in Eureka.

He was born July 21, 1920 in Bloomington, IL to Rueben and Grace Metzger Hoffman. He married Marjorie Zook on April 4, 1942. She survives.

 

Also surviving are two sons, Ed (Joanne) Hoffman of Lake Camelot; Jim (Portia) Hoffman of Washington; two daughters, Suzanne (Ron) Gustin of Washington; Dianne (Steve) Birky of Danville; 13 grandchildren; 16 great children; and 1 great great grandchild.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; one sister; and one infant grandson.

 

Roland started his career working for Schrock Seed and Fertilizer in Congerville. He then managed the Standard Oil service station in Congerville before moving on to work at A.O. Smith in Eureka. After A.O. Smith he worked at Caterpillar and then finished his career at Premier Fabrications in Congerville.

 

Roland was a member of the Rock Creek Bible Church, formerly the Congerville Mennonite Church where he had served as trustee in the past. He also served on the Congerville Volunteer Fire Department the Imhoff Cemetery Board and was a trustee for the village of Congerville.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday January 23, 2012 at the Rock Creek Bible Church in Congerville. Pastors Phil Bachman, Bob Hart and Doug Hicks will officiate. Visitation will be held at the church from 1-3 pm on Sunday. Burial will be at Imhoff Cemetery.

 

Memorial contributions may be made to Imhoff Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.
  • From: Shawn Oesch-High
    Location:Bloomington

    I was sad to read about the loss of Roland this morning in the newspaper. Growing up in Congerville and in the Congerville Mennonite Church, I have many fond memories of Roland and Marjorie. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time...Respectfully, Shawn Oesch-High

  • From: David Rankin
    Location:Eureka

    To the Hoffman family,You have my sympathy on the passing of Rollie. I worked with Rollie at Harper & Sauder and if there ever was a person to look up to it was Rollie. He had taught me many values in life while working with him. he will be missed.

  • From: Denene Ricks
    Location:Maple Lawn Apartments

    I was so saddened to hear of Roland's passing. He and Marj were such a living example of what true love really is. The way they carried themselves and looked after each other was an inspiration to all of us. I was honored to have known him. Blessings to all of you in this time of sorrow.

  • From: Gary  Edwards
    Location:Euerka

    I worked for Rollie right out of high school at Harper and Sauder, Best Boss I have ever had, He took me under his arm and showed me what work ethics are all about. My simpathy is with the Hoffman Family. Rollie was always Class Guy in my book

  • From: DAVE GREER
    Location:STERLING HEIGHTS MICHIGAN

    I HAVE SUCH FOND CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF UNCLE ROLLIE AND WILL HOLD HIM IN MY HEART FOREVER. I REMEMBER HIM TAKING ME MUSHROOM HUNTING WHEN I WAS LITTLE--WE GOT THE BEST MORELS WHICH WERE THEN SAUTEED BY AUNT MARGIE. I ALSO REMEMBER ACTUALLY CATCHING FISH WITH HIM (AS OPPOSED TO JUST DROWNING WORMS). ROLLIE HAD A GREAT HEART AND A MISCHIEVOUS QUALITY THAT STILL BRINGS A SMILE TO MY FACE WHEN I RECALL HIM.

  • From: Sue White
    Location:Richmond, TX

    My deepest sympathies to the entire family. Sorry I can't be there with you, as you were with us when my mother died in November. I'm glad I had a chance to see Rollie then. I have lots of fond memories growing up - but mostly I remember the twinkle in his eye. My thought snd prayers are with all of you during this time of sadness.

  • From: mary Schultz
    Location:Tucson AZ

    Pintz and Suze So sorry about your Dad!

  • From: Kathy Starkey
    Location:Danville, IL

    Dianne, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Please know that we are praying for all of your family. God's love to you all. Morris and Kathy