Hoffmann, Robert
In sadness but with celebration we announce the passing of our father (affectionately known as Papa) and grandfather (Opie) in his 102nd year on December 20th, 2021. Robert was born on October 8th, 1920, in Gross Dembe, Poland. He immigrated to Kitchener in 1948 from Kiel, Germany, with his mother and sisters (Selma & Melieda). He married Sophie Hoffmann (nee Manke) in 1951. They were married for 68 years until Sophie’s death in 2019.
Robert was a generous and kind father to Marlies, Edith, Debbie and Paul Hoffmann, and grandfather to Hudson and Tess Naylor. He was survived by many of nieces an nephews.
Robert’s family will receive relatives and friends from 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM on Monday, December 27th, 2021 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener. Robert’s funeral will be held in the chapel at 1:30 PM with interment at Woodland Cemetery and reception at Charcoal Steakhouse to follow. Guests are required to RSVP to attend the visitation, service and reception through the funeral home website or by calling 519-749-8467. Covid-19 Protocols will be in place, proof of vaccination will be required for the reception. The family welcomes those who are unable to attend to view the service via livestream with a video tribute beginning at 1:15 PM www.henrywalser.com/live-streaming
Robert’s family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Columbia Forest for their compassionate care over the years.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Immanuel Pentecostal Church, Bethel Park Bible Camp Society, or Grand River Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
Visit www.henrywalser.com for Robert’s memorial.
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Monday December 20th 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Robert Hoffmann Monday December 20th 2021..
Décès pour la Ville:Kitchener, Province: Ontario