Patrick A. Hoffman, 68, Burlington, died unexpectedly Oct. 8, 2016, at Aurora Memorial Hospital-Burlington.
He was born Jan. 1, 1948, in Sheboygan, to the late Robert J. and Marion E. (Krueger) Hoffman. He spent his early life in Columbus where he graduated from Columbus High School.
He served proudly in the U.S. Army from April 1967 to April 1970, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. He did a tour in Vietnam (Sept. 1967 to Sept. 1968) with Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was a highly decorated veteran earning multiple commendations, including two Purple Hearts. After returning from his service time he earned his BS from UW–Stevens Point and an MBA from UW–Madison.
On Oct. 6, 1972, in Columbus, he married Patricia McKeegan. They made their home in Columbus and Kenosha before settling in Burlington in 1988. He retired from Western Publishing, in Racine, after serving 27 years as the Director of Employee Benefits. He later spent five years at Johnson Diversy. He was a member of St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Burlington, and was a member of the VFW in Columbus and the 25th Infantry Association.
He was well known as a provider of jerky, craisins, chili, black bean soup, power tools, fish fries and bonfires. He loved church auctions, and hated Burl Ives and bad drivers. Patrick was a tireless, steady and beautiful man.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years; children, Ryan (Lindsay) Hoffman and Katherine Hoffman; sister-in-law, Sally Hoffman; siblings, Fred (Kaye) Hoffman, Michael (Lois) Hoffman, Tim (Connie) Hoffman, Dennis (Patti) Hoffman, Martha (Michael) Howard; sister-in-law, Susan McKeegan Guinn; nieces; nephews; relatives and friends.
He was further preceded in death by his brother, Robert Hoffman and brother-in-law, Jerry McKeegan Guinn.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the St. John the Divine Episcopal Church Building Fund.
The family would like to thank the ER and ICU staff, Dr. Erickson, Dr. Kmecak, Dr. Webber and the countless family and friends who have supported them during this difficult time.
Services are Saturday, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m., at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church. Visitation for family and friends is Friday, Oct. 14, from 4-7 p.m., at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home, 625 Browns Lake Drive, Burlington, and again on Saturday, Oct. 15, at church from 1-1:45 p.m.
Well-wishers can visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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