Erwin Hoff Obituary

Erwin J. Hoff Jr.

Erwin J. Hoff Jr. of Kenton was born July 8, 1939, in Mishawaka, Indiana. His parents were Erwin Sr. and Mamie (Miller) Hoff. Erwin had two sisters, Judy Henthorne of South Bend, Indiana, and the late Gloria Banks of Austin, Indiana.

Erwin graduated from Mishawaka High School in 1957. After high school, he joined U.S. Air Force. He was stationed at Bunker Hill AFB in Peru, Indiana. He served a year in Morocco, Africa. After four years in the military as a military air police officer, Erwin left the Air Force in 1961.

After the military, Erwin married Marleen M. Luc on Oct. 21, 1961. They had two children and were later divorced. In 1968, he married Mary J. Douglas. They had two children and divorced in 1985. On Dec. 28, 1989, he married Barbara Gilts. They renewed their vows in May, 1999. Barbara resides in Kenton.

Surviving Erwin are children, Kevin (Diana) Hoff of Newton Square, Pennsylvania, Leann (Todd) Adams of North Liberty, Indiana, and Darin (Beth) Hoff of Davenport, Florida; stepchildren, Norman R. Gilts of Rawson, Kevin (Rose) Gilts of Findlay, and Robin Bowman of Findlay. Erwin was also blessed with 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Preceding Erwin in death were his parents; sister, Gloria Banks of Austin, Indiana; and daughter, Heather K. Zurbuck of South Bend, Indiana.

Erwin retired from Chevron Oil. He went on to work for Merchants Metal in New Paris, Indiana, and Scott's Miracle-Gro in Marysville. Erwin was an avid Notre Dame fan.

Erwin died at home after a four-month battle with cancer. He will be cremated and there will be no services per his request. Erwin loved his family greatly. He will be sadly missed, especially by Barbara. She would like to thank Bridge Hospice, Ally Hancock, Barbara Merchant, and all that helped care for her beloved Erwin.

HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500) is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.