Waite, Amy Marion

Amy married Hoffman, Robert H. 19 Aug 1918, Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, USA. Robert was born 23 Dec 1896, Berne, , Bern, Switzerland; died 10 Feb 1940, Proviso, Cook, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education - High School: 1937, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• WWII Army Enlistment Records: 29 Dec 1942
• Death Record - Civil: 21 Aug 2007
• Obituary: 2 Sep 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1937

WWII Army Enlistment Records:
Name:Eugene R Hoffman
Birth Year:1919
Race:White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country:Michigan
State of Residence:Wisconsin
County or City:Outgamie

Enlistment Date:29 Dec 1942
Enlistment State:Wisconsin
Enlistment City:Milwaukee
Branch:Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code:Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade:Private
Grade Code:Private
Term of Enlistment:Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component:Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source:Civil Life

Education:4 years of high school
Civil Occupation:Semiskilled occupations in manufacture of paper and pulp
Marital Status:Married
Height:71
Weight:200

Death Record - Civil:
Name:Eugene R. Hoffman
Last Residence:53214 Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Born:25 Jul 1919
Died:21 Aug 2007
State (Year) SSN issued:Wisconsin (Before 1951)

Obituary:
Eugene R. Hoffman, 88, formerly of Appleton, passed away August 21, 2007, in Nashville, Tennessee after a brief illness. He was born July 25, 1919, in Iron River, Michigan to Robert and Amy (Waite) Hoffman, deceased. He moved with his parents to Appleton in 1921. He attended Appleton schools and graduated from Appleton High School in 1937. He went to work with his father as a floor finisher until his father's death in 1941. January 11, 1941, he married his beloved wife Lillian Mary Schleis in Tisch Mills, Wisconsin who preceded him in death on January 16, 2005, after 64 years of marriage. He enlisted in the Army and was deployed December 1942 to Europe and was honorably discharged in October 1945. Mr. Hoffman was a lifelong member of VFW Harvey Pierre Post #2778, Appleton and American Legion Post #258, Little Chute.
Gene and Lillian along with their daughter, Kathy, continued to make their home in the house built by his parents. For over 30 years he and his wife operated Drivers Education, Inc., teaching many of today's drivers. In November of 2006, he moved to Nashville, Tennessee to be closer to his daughter. He enjoyed sitting on the deck listening to music and singing along with the songs he knew. He and his daughter spent many hours touring old homes and just driving around to see the scenery.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two younger brothers: Donald and Iveaux, a sister and brother in law, Paul and Della (Schleis) Jaklin, a brother in law, George Stodola and many cousins.
He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Blums, Nashville, and her special friend Brad Chamberlain; a grandson, Brian Halverson, West Allis; a granddaughter Natalie Halverson, Waukesha, and her friend Brian Whitton, and a great- granddaughter Brianna Halverson. Other survivors include his special friend Wilma Christian, Appleton, extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at the Star of Hope Chapel in Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton on Tuesday, September 4, 2007. Viewing will be from 10-11 a.m. Military honors will be performed by the American Legion Post #258 of Little Chute following the funeral. He will be entombed alongside of his wife.
The family wishes to give a special thanks to Alive Hospice, Nashville, for providing care with dignity to Gene and the family.
Valley Funeral Home
2211 N. Richmond St.
Appleton, WI 54911
920-733-5435
www.valleyfh.com

Eugene married Schleis, Lillian Mary 11 Jan 1941, Tisch Mills, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA. Lillian (daughter of Schleis, Edward and Konop, Francis) was born 8 Nov 1912, Tisch Mills, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA; died 16 Jan 2005, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Kathleen — Blums, Unknown. [Group Sheet]

Natalie — Halverson, Unknown. [Group Sheet]