calls were not acceptable. Rick also had a love for "tinkering". If ever a phone call was missed, you can bet that it was due to him being in the garage under the hood of a car, or working on a motorcycle or minibike. His latest project, a '64 Plymouth Valiant, was something he dreamt of building his entire life. He was also the dad that could spend hours by a pond with nothing but his kids, a tackle box, and fishing rod in hand. Rick enjoyed being part of a strong Catholic Community as an active member of both St. Edward's Parish in Waterloo, and St. Mary's Parish in Centerville. He was born June 10, 1961 in Centerville, son of William and Joan Fuller Hoffman. He graduated from Centerville High School and Indian Hills Community College and was employed with Vidas Auto Parts, which started his love of working on cars, Rubbermaid, Waterloo Industries and lastly Viking Pump in Cedar Falls. In his company, we felt special, cherished, and loved. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at St. Mary Catholic Church, with burial in Oakland Cemetery, both in Centerville, Iowa. Public visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 at Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service on West Ridgeway, Waterloo, and continue for one hour before services on Friday at the church in Centerville. Memorials may be directed to: Saint Mary Catholic Church or Saint Edward Catholic Church. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.hagartywaychoffgrarup.com/obituaries/Richard-Karl-Hoffman?obId=3188494#/obituaryInfo