Larry (Huffy) Hoffman, age 82 passed away on Sunday May 9th at his home in Preston, Iowa surrounded by his family. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday May 17th at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Preston followed by a burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Preston. A visitation will be held from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday May 16th at St. Joseph Catholic Church and the hour prior to the mass on Monday. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
Huffy began life on a farm near Springbrook, Iowa. Although his formal education stopped at grade 8 he never stopped learning and teaching. Huffy loved life and shared his gifts of a smile, a joke or story, or the ability to fix or improve anything from a circuit board to a broken heart with everyone. Everything just seemed to get a whole lot easier when Huffy was around.
Lois Yaddof Hoffman was the love of his life and they shared that life for 62 years. Giving new life to three uniquely beautiful daughters. Huffy and Lois suffered the loss of two of their girls leaving a permanent hole in their hearts.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents Aloysius and Magdelena, his brother Verdis Hoffman, sister Ives Kilburg, his daughters Linda Bormann and Lori Gerardy. Larry will be dearly missed by his wife Lois, daughter Lisa (Greg) Feller, Pekin, IL, son-in-law Brent (Elizabeth) Bormann, Iowa City, IA, grandchildren, Ben (Christy) Feller, Dunedin, FL, Bree Feller, Pekin, IL, Alissa (Adam) Gudenkauf, Canton, IA, Matthew (Becky) Gerardy, Preston, IA, Lance, Brooke, Garrett, Claire, Grace Bormann, Iowa City, IA and three great grandchildren, Channing Locascio, Dunedin, FL, Hoyt Gudenkauf, Canton, IA, and Willow Sweet, Pekin, IL, sister, Mary Lee Kilburg, and sister-in-law, Delores Hoffman.
Grandpa Black called Larry his right hand man for many years and rightly so. The 2 of them did more for the town of Preston than more people will every know. I spoke to him last 6 months ago and we had a wonderful visit reminiscing. The time was too short and the visit not soon enough.
May this dear man Rest In Peace as I know that The Lord was waiting with open arms saying “Welcome home my good and faithful servant “. ♥️?
Lois and Lisa- Huffy always made me feel so welcome at your house. I just loved him. He is holding Linda and Lori finally again. We are sending prayers and hugs your way today.
Lois and Lisa and rest of family
You have my deepest sympathy I knew huffy when I lived in Preston and he was one of the nicest man you could know
Who can forget Huffy? We are so glad we got to know him when Dave and I lived at Preston. I’m sending my deepest sympathies to Lois and the entire family.
Sorry to hear about your Grandpa Matt Gerhardy, he was a true hero to you?You have my deepest sympathy, cherish your memories forever.
My deepest sympathy to Lois and the entire family! Huffy was a great neighbor for many years that always looked out for my kiddos! It was a Honor to know him! Hugs and Comforting Prayers. ?
So sorry for you loss Loud and Lisa. I will always remember him as a good neighbor to my dad. He always had time for the neighbor kids.
My deepest sympathy to Lois and her family. Larry was a kind and gentle man. Always had a smile with a big hug