Milton Joseph Hoffman

Milton "Moose" Hoffman, age 81, of Rochester, died Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester. Milton Joseph Hoffman was born July 9, 1937 in Carroll, IA to Joseph and Agnes (Vacarius) Hoffman. He moved to Hayfield, MN in 1945 where he helped on the family farm and worked in his father's Tiling Business. He moved to Owatonna, MN where he worked for the Owatonna Tool Company and then Rochester where he worked for Marigold Foods. He went to work for Crenlo Company in Rochester in 1970 until his retirement in 1996. He had worked at Walmart for a time following his retirement. On July 23, 1988 he married Diane Ohm at Grace Lutheran Church in Rochester, she survives. Milton was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. He enjoyed playing Cribbage, his dogs, and going for rides.

Survivors include his wife Diane of Rochester; his sister Colleen Jacobson of Albert Lea, MN; his brother Glenn (Bessie) of Tucson, AZ; and numerous nieces and nephews. His parents, sisters Carol Jean, Vivian, and Gladys, and his brother Dale, preceded him in death.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Grace Lutheran Church in Rochester with Rev. Greg Heidorn officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at the church and a reception will be held following the service. Private interment will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer's Research, American Cancer Society, Grace Lutheran Church, Seasons Hospice, or Cottagewood Senior Communities.

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Visitation

SEP 8. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)

Grace Lutheran Church
800 East Sliver Lake Drive NE
Rochester, MN, 55906

Memorial Service

SEP 8. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)

Grace Lutheran Church
800 East Sliver Lake Drive NE
Rochester, MN, 55906