David L Hoffmann

David Hoffmann passed away Friday, November 29, 2013 at the Toledo Hospital. He was 77 years old. He was born to Daisy (Lehr) and Charles W. Hoffmann on September 18, 1936. David was raised in Perrysburg, Ohio where he attended St. Rose Catholic School. He graduated from Campion Jesuit High School in Wisconsin and Xavier University in Cincinnati. He had been a member of the US Air Force Reserve. Mr. Hoffmann is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sharon (Conlan), son David Andrew (Kelly) of West Chester, PA. and their children, Allyson Daisy, David Charles, and Ethan John, daughters Caroline of New York City and Katharine (Steve) Woodside of Highland Park, NJ. and their children Declan Ryan and Colin Henry, and brother Charles Hoffmann of Lisbon, OH. Mr. Hoffmann first worked with the Moloney Company, which brought him and his new wife Sharon to Dallas in 1960. He left Dallas in 1966 and worked as a buyer for the JCPenney Company in New York for eighteen years. He left to form his own Manufacturer’s Representative business, the Cambridge Sales Company, and later moved back to Dallas in 1993. In 2009, he and his wife Sharon returned to Perrysburg, Ohio to retire. Mr. Hoffmann was very active in both his communities in New York and Dallas. After returning to Perrysburg, he soon became involved in Historic Perrysburg, helping to spearhead the “Perrysburg Historic Streetscape” project. He also served on the Historic Landmarks Commission and was a frequent usher at St. Rose Catholic Church. Mr. Hoffmann will be remembered most by his family and friends for his loving optimism, good cheer, infectious enthusiasm and his creative “projects” which, with his loving wife Sharon’s Indulgent support, brought many laughs and good times to all. Family and friends may be received at Witzler-Shank Funeral Home (419-874-3133) 222 E. South Boundary St, Perrysburg. on Thursday, December 5, 2013 from 2:00 PM-8:00 PM. Where a scripture service will be held at 7:00 PM and a Knight of Columbus service will follow at 7:30 PM. Funeral services will begin at the funeral home on Friday with prayers at 9:45 AM and a mass to follow at St. Rose Catholic Church at 10:30 AM. Mr. Hoffman will be buried at St. Rose Catholic Cemetery alongside his parents. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Hoffmann’s name to Wounded Warriors Foundation, Diabetes Youth Services or to the Donor’s Choice. Online condolences may be left at www.witzlershank.com