Laura “Jean” J. Hoffer, of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Mason Health and Rehab at the age of 99.
Born on Aug. 26, 1923, she was the daughter of Charles and Anna Goshert Schell. In 1941, Jean graduated from Nappanee High School. On Jan. 2, 1943, Jean married the love of her life, Donald Hoffer, in Laurinburg, N.C.
Professionally, Jean worked for GTI for over 25 years until her retirement in 1988. An assiduous and diligent individual, Jean always kept herself busy with sewing, gardening and other chores. In her retirement, she continued to keep herself active with hobbies she enjoyed, which included cross stitching, crocheting and completing crosswords and other word puzzles. Most of all, Jean loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Jean will be deeply missed by her children: Mary Ann Rule, David Hoffer and Kathy Hoffer; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; sister, Nina Schell; son-in-law, Charles Rule; and daughters-in-law, Diana Hoffer and Dixie Hoffer.
Titus Funeral Home is entrusted with Jean’s care. A graveside service will take place on Friday, March 17 at 11 a.m. at Stony Point Cemetery with Pastor Mike Beezley officiating.
Memorials may be given to the K21 Cancer Care Fund, 1101 Park Avenue, Winona Lake, IN 46590.
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