Wednesday, December 27, 2006 12:11 PM CST Carl Hoffman (1915-2006) PARKERSBURG --- Carl Hoffman, 90, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, Dec. 24, at Grundy County Hospital Long-Term Care, Grundy Center, of natural causes. He was born Dec. 27, 1915, near Parkersburg, in Buck Grove Township, Grundy County, son of Lammert and Lena DeWeerdt Hoffman. He married Margaret Nicklaus on Nov. 4, 1942, in Fayetteville, N.C. She died in April 1965. He married Luebertha Escher on Sept. 14, 1974, in Galena, Ill. Mr. Hoffman served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Wales, Belgium, Luxembourg, France and Germany. He served a second time in Italy. He worked various jobs in the area throughout the years. In 1976 he retired from the city of Parkersburg. He also worked for Parkersburg Community School and during summer months helped set up grain bins. Survivors include: his wife; and a sister, Ethel Avery of Aplington. Preceded in death by: a daughter, Lisa Schultz; a sister, Vera Hoffman; and four brothers, John, Louis and two infants. Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Parkersburg American Legion, with burial in St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Parkersburg. Full military rites will be conducted by Parkersburg American Legion Post 285. Public visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Parkersburg. Memorials: may be directed to Parkersburg American Legion. Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier ---------------------------- Carl Hoffman 01/07/07 Carl Hoffman, age 90, of Parkersburg, Iowa, was born December 27, 1915, the son of Lammert and Lena (DeWeerdt) Hoffman on a farm near Buck Grove in Grundy County, Iowa. He received his education in a country school near his home. Carl served in the United States Army from November 14, 1941 to October 4, 1945, during World War II. He served in the Field Artillery overseas in Wales, Belgium, Luxembourg, France and Germany. Carl enlisted a second time from July 26, 1946 to May 28, 1947, again serving overseas in Italy. Carl was united in marriage with Margaret Nicklaus on November 4, 1942, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Margaret passed away in April of 1965. Carl married Luebertha Escher on September 14, 1974, in Galena, Illinois. Carl worked various jobs in the area through the years and retired from working for the City of Parkersburg. He also worked for the Parkersburg Community School and during many summer months he helped set up grain bins. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Parkersburg. Carl was a life-time member of the Parkersburg American Legion for 59 years. His time served in the Army was a very important part of his life. He enjoyed speaking about his service time frequently and enjoyed traveling across the country and abroad. He enjoyed dogs, cats and wildlife in general. He especially loved spending time with his family. Carl died Sunday, December 24, 2006, at Grundy County Hospital Long Term Care, Grundy Center, Iowa, of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret; his parents; one daughter, Lisa Schultz in November, 2003; two sisters, Vera Hoffman and Leona Hoffman; and four brothers, John, Louis, and two in infancy. Carl is survived by his wife, Luebertha Hoffman of Parkersburg, Iowa; and one sister, Ethel Avery, Aplington, Iowa. Funeral Services were held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, December 28, 2006 at the Parkersburg American Legion Building, Parkersburg, Iowa with Father Dennis Quint officiating. Organist was Marvin Boelman. Congregational Hymn was "How Great Thou Art". Vocalist Stan Thompson sang "Precious Lord, Take My Hand". Honorary Casketbearers Dean Proffitt, Chuck Miller, Arnie Finch, Mike Mulder, and Paul Willis. Casketbearers were Doug Proffitt, Bruce Badgley, Kelly Langholz. Jim Cooper, Bill Cooper and Kevin Rogers. Burial was in St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, Parkersburg, Iowa with full Military Rites conducted by Parkersburg American Legion Post # 285. Memorials may be directed to Parkersburg American Legion Post # 285. Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home, Parkersburg, was in charge of arrangements. Clarksville, Iowa Tribune-Journal Star