Donald M "Don" Hoffmann

PIERCE – Mass of Christian burial for Donald M. “Don” Hoffmann, 95, of Pierce, will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, in Pierce. Interment will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Pierce. Visitation for Don will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierce. The rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., at the church. Celebrant Father Pat McLaughlin and Concelebrant Father Jerry Connealy will be conducting the service. Military rites will be by Tomek-Otto Post #72 American Legion Pierce, the United States Air Force Honors Guard and Nebraska American Legion Riders. Don passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Norfolk Veterans Home. Stonacek Memorial Chapel in Pierce is in charge of the arrangements. Donald (Don) Mark Hoffmann was born on March 6, 1930, to Andrew and M. Joan (Francis) Hoffmann near Pierce. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Pierce and graduated from Pierce High in 1949. Don served in the Air Force from 1952 to 1956. Don was an aircraft engine mechanic and worked on planes such as the KC29 and KC97. He was stationed in Nebraska, Texas, Illinois, Kansas and Goosebay, Canada. While stationed in Lincoln, he met his future wife Louise Ulmer. Don and Louise were married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lincoln on March 12, 1955. Don and Louise returned to Pierce in 1956 and farmed for nearly 50 years retiring; and moved to town. Don was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters for over 75 years, serving as the State Trustee, member of the Knights of Columbus and life member of the American Legion Post 72. Don volunteered at St. Joseph’s Church, the Orphan Grain Train, Pierce Threshing Bee, and American Red Cross. Don is survived by his wife of 70 years, Louise and his children Nancy (Larry) Schmoldt of Mesa, Arizona; Joanne (Steve) Marsh of Hartington; David (Donna) of Plainview, Mary (Gary) Zimmer and Marilyn (Greg) Blunck of Pierce. Grandchildren include: (Kimberlee Schmoldt; Kristina (Dave) Hines; Craig (Heidi) Marsh, Tammi (Sam Craig) Marsh; Matthew (Amanda) Hoffmann; Jacob Hoffmann; Brett (Brittni) Hoffmann; Andrew Hoffmann, Chase (Kacie) Hoffmann; Anita (Heath) Wragge; Kelli (Mike) Sindt; Stacy (Steve) Robinson; Michael (Samantha) Blunck; Kelsey Blunck; and Marcus Blunck. He is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters Kathleen Hoffmann and Marianne Woeppel of Lincoln and many nephews and nieces. Don was proceeded in death by his parents, an infant sibling and grandchild, Kevin Schmold. Music will be provided by Organist Celine Fehringer, Soloist/Cantor Craig Marsh, Instrumentalist Mike and Spencer Sindt “In The Garden”, “Softly and Tenderly”, “Gift Of Finest Wheat”, “How Great Thou Art”. Casket bearers will be Matthew Hoffmann, Jacob Hoffmann, Michael Blunck, Marcus Blunck, Heath Wragge, Michael Woeppel. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Donald M "Don" Hoffmann

March 6, 1930 - April 12, 2025