Otto W Hoffmann Obituary (1918 - 2013)

Otto E. Hoffmann, 95, went to be with our Lord on Friday, October 4, 2013.A celebration of life will be held with residents of Luther Oaks on Thursday at 7 p.m. A private graveside service will be held on Friday in Chicago.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army General Fund.Born on July 2, 1918 to Emma (Kallweit) Hoffmann and Gustave Hoffmann, he was one of five boys and one girl. He married Doris Vyborny on October 25, 1947.Otto lived his life in Illinois. He was raised, attended school, and married in Chicago. He raised his family in Dolton, Glenwood, and Orland Park. Later in life he moved to Bloomington to be close to family.He served in the Army Air Force during World War II in the Southwest Pacific as part of the Quartermaster Corps. He later worked for Quality Die Company, a family business in South Chicago, becoming President in 1973.Upon retirement, Otto and his wife went back to college. Otto took various courses in electronics, Spanish, ecology, the humanities, art, and mathematics.Otto loved to travel and traversed three quarters of the globe with his wife and family. Other activities included fixing cars, swimming, personal Bible study, crossword puzzles, and working with his brother Erich.He leaves behind his wife; son Glen and his wife Sandy of Mackinaw, IL; two grandchildren, Neil and Angela, both born to son Keith and his wife Jeanine of Rancho Palos Verdes, California.Otto shared a wonderful life with his beloved Doris and will be missed by all.