- Earl F. "Butch" Hoffman, 61, Appleton, passed away Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, surrounded by his loving family at Cherry Meadows following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Father's Day, June 19, 1949, to the late John and Alice (Beschta) Hoffman in Appleton. Earl married Carol Schmit at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Appleton, on June 21, 1969.
He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a cook in Fort Polk, La. Earl was employed by Rich Products for over 30 years and then Hillshire Farm Sara Lee, retiring in 2010. He loved traveling, woodworking, the Packers, playing cards and visiting with friends and family, especially his grandchildren.
Earl is survived by his wife, Carol; daughters, Julie Zehren and Lisa (Isaac) Rades; grandchildren, Holly and Robbie Zehren and Jayla Rades; sister, Louise (Tom) Stephani. He is further survived by sisters-in-law, Shirley (Bruce) Stevens, Elaine (Larry) Stevens, Marilyn (Frank) Dombrowski and Esther (Marty) Schumacher; brother-in-law, Steve (Jane) Schmit; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A Mass of Celebration for Earl will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at St. Edward Catholic Church, Mackville, with the Rev. Tom Farrell officiating. Interment will follow the Mass in the Parish Cemetery with Military Honors. Friends may visit the family on Monday at church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass.
The family would like to thank Fr. Mark and Fr. Tom and the many friends and family for all their prayers. Also, thanks to Dr. Ray and Dr. Mortara and their staffs, the first responders and the wonderful caring staff at Cherry Meadows who made difficult days bearable.
Butch, To the most wonderful person who loved me dearly and who I will always remember. Love always, Carol
Dad, Thank you for all the things that you have done for us. You always put your family first. We love you very much and will always tell Jayla, Holly and Robbie what a wonderful Papa you are. All of our love, Julie, Holly, Robbie, Lisa, Isaac and Jayla.
Valley Funeral Home
2211 N. Richmond St.
Appleton 733-5435
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1949 - 2010 (61 years)
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