1931
Donald
2013
Donald M. Hoffman
March 2, 1931 — December 15, 2013
Donald M. "Buck" Hoffman, 82, of Rock Island, IL, died Sunday, December 15, 2013, at his home.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2013, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, with a graveside service to follow at Moline Memorial Park. Military honors will be conducted by Moline American Legion Post # 246. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Buck was born on March 2, 1931, in Moline, IL, the son of Donald and Delcie (Neuenschwander) Hoffman.
He married Rowena Harvey on June 7, 1952, in Rock Island, IL. He then married Gloria Lambath on March 21, 1995, in Florida.
Buck was self-employed and worked as a Barber. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran in the Korean Conflict on the U.S.S. Midway stationed in the Mediterranean. He graduated from Peoria Barber College and owned and operated the Stop Inn Restaurant in Rock Island as well as Buck's Barber Shop in Rock Island. In his later years he relocated to Fort Lauderdale, FL. Buck was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints.
Survivors include
Wife Gloria Hoffman Milton, FL
Daughter Gail Hoffman-Cone of Rock Island, IL and friend, Bob Feller of Le Claire, IA
Son-in-law John Cone Rock Island, IL
Daughters Brenda (Jed) Martineau Tucson, AZ
Diane (Dan) Beaman Kent, WA
10 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
Brother Charles Hoffman Miami, FL
Cousin Pat (Joe) Mortier Moline, IL
Special Childhood Friends Charles Buller and Deacon Jones
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2013, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Avenue, Moline, with a graveside service to follow at Moline Memorial Park. Military honors will be conducted by Moline American Legion Post # 246. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Buck was born on March 2, 1931, in Moline, IL, the son of Donald and Delcie (Neuenschwander) Hoffman.
He married Rowena Harvey on June 7, 1952, in Rock Island, IL. He then married Gloria Lambath on March 21, 1995, in Florida.
Buck was self-employed and worked as a Barber. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran in the Korean Conflict on the U.S.S. Midway stationed in the Mediterranean. He graduated from Peoria Barber College and owned and operated the Stop Inn Restaurant in Rock Island as well as Buck's Barber Shop in Rock Island. In his later years he relocated to Fort Lauderdale, FL. Buck was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints.
Survivors include
Wife Gloria Hoffman Milton, FL
Daughter Gail Hoffman-Cone of Rock Island, IL and friend, Bob Feller of Le Claire, IA
Son-in-law John Cone Rock Island, IL
Daughters Brenda (Jed) Martineau Tucson, AZ
Diane (Dan) Beaman Kent, WA
10 Grandchildren
9 Great Grandchildren
Brother Charles Hoffman Miami, FL
Cousin Pat (Joe) Mortier Moline, IL
Special Childhood Friends Charles Buller and Deacon Jones
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Online condolences may be left for his family by visiting esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Friday, December 20th, 2013, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Service Details
Friday, December 20th, 2013, 2:15pm, Moline Memorial Park
Interment Details
Moline Memorial Park
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