Orrin Andrew Hoffer — UPDATED
Orrin Andrew “Andy” Hoffer, 81, Warsaw, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on May 26, 1936 in Warsaw to Fred and Gladys Lucille (Hunter) Hoffer.
He graduated from Etna Green High School and was a lifetime resident of the Etna Green and Warsaw area. He was married on Feb. 29, 2004 in Puta Gorda, Fla. to Beverly Ann (Tinkey) who survives. He retired in 2001 as owner and operator of Hoffer Trucking Inc. and formerly worked as a driver for General Electric in Fort Wayne for many years.
He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1423, Rozella Ford Golf Club, and Kosciusko Community Senior Activity Club all in Warsaw, and Plymouth-Kilwinning Lodge #148 F & AM in Plymouth. Former member of Fraternal Order of Eagles #1339, Fraternal Order of Elks, and Stonehenge Golf Club all in Warsaw. He enjoyed golf, reading computer, TV, travel, walking, all sports, and his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly; his daughter, Lisa Fath, Palmetto, Fla.; four sons: Dirk A. Hoffer, Las Vegas, Nev.; Brian Miller, North Manchester; Darin (Lori) Miller, Columbia City; and Andrew F. (Monica) Hoffer, Douglas, Wyo.; three step daughters: Terri Lynn (Kevin) Eaton, Claypool; Carleen Sue (Mark) Quinlan, Granger; Allyson Ann (Tony) Fox, Bloomington; two step sons: Douglas William (Virginia) Clampit; Stephen Scott, (Terri) Clampitt, both of Warsaw; eight grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; several step grandchildren; and several step great grandchildren; two sisters: Jerri Beth Monesmith, Etna Green; and Sandy Lou Cain, Glasgow, Ky.; brother, Ron (Dana) Hoffer, Fort Wayne.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Sam and Tom Hoffer.
Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County. A Celebration of Life service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd. 15, Warsaw with Pastor Jamy Gregory of Warsaw Community Church officiating. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery at a later date.
Preferred memorials may be given to the Moose Lodge, 1815 W Lake St, Warsaw, IN 46580 or to the American Heart Association, 6100 W. 96th St., Indianapolis, IN 46278. To send condolences to the family in memory of Mr. Hoffer, please visit www.cremationserviceskc.com