Emil L. Hoffmann
Emil L. Hoffmann, 90, of Dubuque, died Friday, February 2nd, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque.
Family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 5th, 2018 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service 3860 Asbury Rd, with a 7:00 p.m. Celebration of Life and Remembrance Service. Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #6.
Emil was born December 14, 1927, in Dubuque, the son of Otto and Dorothy (Janssen) Hoffmann.
He enlisted in the Navy in 1946, and after returning to Dubuque he finished his high school education at St. Columbkille of Dubuque. A few years later he met Betty Thatcher to whom he married July 28, 1951, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Dubuque. Together they were blessed with 4 children.
Emil's lifelong love of sports began with regular attendance at the Dubuque Boys Club. He was among the better basketball and baseball players in the City Industrial league, utilizing his playing skills to land a job with Dubuque Packing Company where his career in the meat packing industry began and continued for over 42 years.
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p>He was a member of Thunder Hills Golf and Country Club and Lacoma Golf Club for many years. He was instrumental in forming several local golf tournaments which continued in popularity for many years. One of his fondest golf memories was his double eagle at Fillmore Fairways. Emil loved a golf game with his friends and family and as his golfing career slowed he became a fixture on the first tee at Lacoma well into his 80's, reminding everyone to keep up the pace of play! This past summer Emil's family and friends celebrated a surprise 90th Birthday party filled will wonderful story telling and laughs.
Throughout his life Emil was blessed with many great friends. His years made him a wise man, always offering guidance and help to many. His friendship, strength and guidance will forever be missed.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Dave(Sue) Hoffmann of Shelbyville, KY, Steve ( Diann Wilson) Hoffmann of Hawi, Hawaii, Julie Hoffmann of Fort Myers, FL and Dubuque and Scott Hoffmann of Farmington, NM, grandchildren Jill, Todd, Kelly, great grandchildren Bailey, Jordan and Eli, several nieces and nephews and special companion Mary Lou Jacobi.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Betty, son-in law David Juergens, brothers Bill and Don Hoffmann, sister in laws Sandy Funk, Jackie Herburger and Beverly Winkelman.
The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Dubuque.
