Richard P. “Dick” Hoffman, 74 of Huntley, died peacefully, November 3, 2017.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 8, at 2:00 pm and the family will greet friends from 1:00 pm until the time of the service at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church 10805 Main Street, Huntley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association.
Richard was born November 15, 1942, the son of Richard and Rosemarie Hoffman. He married Jill McDonald on April 3, 1976 in Winterset, Iowa. Dick worked as an executive within the railroad industry for over 50 years until his retirement.
Dick is survived by his wife, Jill Hoffman, his children, Michael Hoffman, Julie Hoffman, and Scott Hoffman, by his grandchildren, Kenn (Sabrina), Olivia and Hannah, he is also survived by his brothers, Paul (Mary) Hoffman and David (Kathy) Hoffman. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Virginia Kasprzak and by his sister, Janet (Jaime) and sister-in-law, Kathy Hoffman.
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We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time
The “Big Kahuna is what we used to call Dick. That is because we were lucky enough to travel to Hawaii with him and Jill a couple of times. When he walked into the restaurants with four women, the waitress would call Dick “the Big Kahuna”! He also had such a big heart. He put up with our college girls laugh sessions and traveling together. Rest in peace, Dick! We love you and will miss you. From one of Jill's college "sisters"!
We are so sorry that Dick has left everyone too soon. But I am so happy that we had time in our lives, as adults, to reconnect and be a part of his and Jill's lives. Dick and I would correspond through emails about any number of topics. He was a beautiful writer by the way, had an incredible vocabulary. He filled in many gaps for me with stories of our grandmother Elizabeth Hill, who lived in Chicago and we were the California cousins. I made several trips to Chicago where we got to spend time with Dick and Jill, eating out at one Dick's favorite restaraunts, visiting their home in Huntley, seeing Aunt Rosemarie before she passed. We were so impressed with his vast train collection and of course Jill's remarkable quilts. Dick was able to make several trips to the Seattle area, and we took him to Snoqualamie, Wa. where he got to see the railroad depot and museum, and then went to Whidbey island where he went to a quilt shop to find some lovely material for Jill. The last time he came, we had a family reunion at our home in Bellevue, so some of the Hill clan could gather. Dick was a good link to keep our families connected, he would talk about his kids, grandkids, siblings. I do hope we can all stay in touch, our parents and grandparents would like that. Love to all of the Hoffman family, especially Jill.
Dear Jill, We're so sorry to hear the news of our cousin, Dick. We were so happy to visit with him a few years back when he came to Seattle. We had such s nice afternoon with him. I think of him often when the Amtrak trains move along by our house in Olympia, Wa. I'll continue to do that. You and your family take care and let the good memories carry you along during this time. Love, Chris & Bob Hill
Dear Jill and family, I am saddened to hear of Cousin Dick's passing. My prayers and condolences to Jill and family. I was able to visit with him when he was in Bellevue, WA some years ago with Maureen and Chris. Such a nice guy who loved his family. Rest in Peace Dick. Love to your brothers Paul and Dave.
I am so sorry to hear about your husband Jill. My thoughts are prayers are with you during this hard time. May he rest in peace.
I'm very sad that Dick has passed on. He and I had reconnected a few years ago, by email and phone, and I felt a bond being established and growing at that time. I have an idea from experience, Jill, of how much you've had to give him in care and support, and how feelings of loss can be affected by the end of care-giving. I pray for you and I empathize in your grief. May blessings be upon you, of whatever sorts are needed.
We were all very sorry when we heard that your father had passed away. Even though we never had the opportunity to meet your father or mother, we always remarked what a fine young man they raised. We are sure that you hold very special memories of your father deep in your heart. Those memories will help heal your sorrow in the coming days. Please extend our condolences to your mother and your family. Remember -- your father will always be just a thought away!
Julie, We are very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
To Julie and the Hoffman family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
I am sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I hope for peace and comfort to come to you.
I'm so sorry for your loss, Jill. I'll keep you in my prayers.
I am so sorry I didn't know Dick before he was sick. He sounds like a wonderful man. I am sorry he got sick at such a young age. My sympathy to all of you.