Bill Hoffman, of St. Louis, MO, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021 at the age of 94. Beloved spouse of the late Nancy Jeanette Ryan; cherished son of the late Roy M. and Mary Ann Hoffman; devoted father of Elizabeth “Beth” Ann (Bill) Hill, Ellen Rose (Jay) Rechtien and the late infant son Matthew Hoffman; loving grandfather of Laura (Kevin) Baum, Drew Hill, Ryan Rechtien, and Sean Rechtien; treasured great-grandfather of Lily Baum and Norah Baum; dear brother of Charles (the late Juanita) Hoffman, Robert (Geri) Hoffman, Leroy (Kay) Hoffman, the late Marian (the late George) Donovan, the late Dolores (the late Jack) Wilson, Lorraine (the late Charlie) Freesmeier, the late John (the late Doris) Hoffman, the late Richard (Pauline) Hoffman and the late Thomas (Carolyn) Hoffman.
Bill proudly and honorably served in the United States Army and Navy. He played on professional soccer teams in his younger years and was also a coach and referee. Bill loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals as he was a big fan of sports in general. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling, coin collecting and wood working. Bill was a family man and treasured the time he was able to spend with his family. Bill was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
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