Donald Ray Hoffer

Donald (Don) Ray Hoffer passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  He was born June 3, 1945 in Yoakum Texas to Freddie J Hoffer and Gladys Lauer Hoffer.  He was preceded in death by Freddie (Pop), Gladys (Mom), Chelsea Schulze(granddaughter), and Buddy Haynes (Brother-in-law).

He is survived by his wife Donna Goble Hoffer, Children: Donald Hoffer Jr (Sandy), Naomi Hoffer Chovanec (Darrel), Dawn Schulze (Pat), Nathan Oakes, Joe Oakes, and Kami Oakes, Grandchildren: Hannah Hoffer, Bridget Hoffer, Jordan Chovanec, Tyler Chovanec, Loren Schulze, Wesley Schulze, and Riley Damschen, and Great-grandchildren: Masyn Chovanec, Trinity Schulze, and James Matthews. Brother: Freddie Joe Hoffer (Eunice) and sister: Gretchen Haynes.

Don loved being outdoors, it could be fishing, hunting, gardening, tinkering with projects or simply sitting in his golf cart enjoying the day.  Don enjoyed a good joke and was a grand storyteller.  He loved spending time with his family and friends. 

Per his written words “At such time I die, I do not want a funeral, no reception, no wakes, no hoopla.  My legacy is not in a piece of rock with my name chipped on it.  Instead, it is what I leave – My families, whom I am very proud of, and my friends.” 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of South Texas Hospice of South Texas – Hospice and Palliative Care (hospice-vic.org)

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