Charles “Chuck” Hoff, 76, of LaPorte, died peacefully at 12 noon Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor in LaPorte.
He was born Nov. 7, 1938, in LaPorte to Alex and Marie (Garnier) Hoff.
Chuck honorably served in the United States Army National Guard for nine years. He worked at Five Star in LaPorte and Knox for 30 years, then worked at Meijer in Michigan City, IN. Chuck loved working in his yard. His grandchildren were his best love.
On Sept. 20, 1958, in LaPorte, he married the love of his life, Catherine (Waak) Hoff, who survives.
Also surviving are his daughters, Janet (Joe) Kelly of LaPorte and Debra (Rusty) Hessel of New Carlisle, IN; four grandchildren, Lindsey Hessel of New Carlisle, Allison Kelly and Scott (Lisa) Kelly, both of LaPorte, and Elaine (Jared) Sommers of Plymouth, IN; and two great-grandchildren, Evelyn and Anna Kelly, both of LaPorte.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Robert Hoff; one sister, Elaine Koss; and one niece, Sharon Koss.
A funeral celebrating his life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, with Dr. Wayne Moore officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, Feb. 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the service. Burial will follow the service at Patton Cemetery, LaPorte.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Catherine Hoff c/o Lakeview Funeral Home, 247 W. Johnson Rd., LaPorte, IN 46350.
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