Hoffman, David

Frankenmuth, MI

David Douglas Hoffman, age 73, passed away on November 21, 2018, in Frankenmuth, MI, with his loving wife Karen and children by his side.

Born September 18, 1945, in Flint, MI, Dave is survived by his wife Karen, three children, Mike (Melanie) Hoffman of Midland, MI; Amy (Brady) Clyma of Novi, MI; and Marcy (Don) Smith of Chelsea, MI; and his grandchildren Zachary and Elizabeth Hoffman; Kyle and Madelyn Clyma; Jack, Emma, and Aleya Smith.  He also leaves behind one brother, Allan Hoffman of Jasper, Texas; his sisters-in-law, Pamela Palmer and Denise Theeck, along with many beloved nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Dorothy Hoffman, Doreen Hoffman, and Helen Hoffman.  He was also preceded in death by his in-laws Carl and Dorothy Harris, and Frank Marsich, and his three nephews, Steven Bousquet, William Schneder, and Donald Hoffman.

Dave graduated from Flint Northern High School and the University of Michigan – Flint, where he earned a B.S. Degree in Computer Science.  He actively served in the United States Navy on the USS Willis A. Lee from 1966 to 1968.  He married Karen on February 18, 1967, in Flint, MI.  Dave and Karen raised their family in Frankenmuth.  He worked for Morley Brothers Hardware for many years and then EDS. He was a very passionate U of M fan and never missed a chance to proudly wear maize and blue.

He enjoyed spending time with his family around his home in Frankenmuth, as well as his cottage at Higgins Lake.  He was very proud of his service to his country and continued to serve his community for many years following his active duty, including his leadership in Boy Scouts and membership in the American Legions of Flint and then Frankenmuth.  Dave enjoyed life to it's fullest and never missed an opportunity to entertain his friends, family or complete strangers with his stories, magic tricks, Bubcaps performances, or silly jokes.  Dave will be fondly remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, aspiring artist, proud patriot, and US Navy veteran.

Funeral services will take place on Sunday, November 25, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin Street. Rev. Bruce Malicoat will officiate with burial at Great Lakes National Cemetery at a later date. David's family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either Frankenmuth American Legion Post 150 or the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum.

Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.cederbergfh.com