Richard Hoffman Obituary

Richard "Dick" Hoffman

Richard "Dick" Hoffman, 85, of Findlay, passed away Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus.

He was born April 27, 1939, to Euphemia and Harold Hoffman, and grew up in Ottawa, Ohio. Dick married the love of his life, Janice Ann (Feindel), on Aug. 20, 1961, after falling in love at Bowling Green State University and later marrying at Prout Chapel on the university's campus.

She survives along with their three children, Anne (James) Maynard, Richard (Kimberly) Hoffman, and Julie Hoffman (David Maltz); six grandchildren, Bethany (Michael) Ruff, Janelle Maynard (Mike Brown), Meghan (Kiel) Murphy, Nathan (Allison) Maynard, Gabrielle Maltz, and Ryan Maltz; and two great-grandsons, Ryan and Logan Ruff.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Kathy (Hoffman) Leist.

A lifelong learner, Dick was a 1957 graduate of Ottawa High School and 1961 graduate of Bowling Green State University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and was a member of Debate Club, ROTC, and Phi Kappa Delta Honorary Society. Additionally, Dick was a 1968 graduate of The Ohio State University where he received his Master of Business Administration. Upon graduation, Dick spent four years in active duty in U.S. Air Force as a First Lieutenant assigned to the Pacific Air Forces. He spent the majority of this time at a joint military base in Taiwan.

In 1977, Dick embarked upon his next opportunity and challenge and founded Appraisal Research Corporation, where he served as President and CEO for 46 years. His vast knowledge and expertise benefited many communities, primarily in Ohio and Indiana. Dick had a passion for his own continuing education, earning many professional certifications, designations, and awards including several from the International Association of Assessing Officers ("IAAO"). Most notably was the IAAO Fellow and IAAO Professional Development Lifetime Achievement Award. Dick had several articles published and shared his appraisal expertise in numerous presentations over the years.

Dick served on Ohio Real Estate Appraisal Board for two terms as well as Governor's Federally Subsidized Housing Study Committee. Dick was active in the community as a 32nd degree Mason, 50-year member of Elks Club, member of American Legion, and member of VFW. He also attended St. Mark's United Methodist Church.

Dick enjoyed spending time with family at the lake where he could be found reminding those around him "if a little is good, a lot is better," tinkering on his boat, and drinking a Manhattan on the deck.

Dick's celebration of life will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, followed by a luncheon at Findlay Country Club.

Memorials can be made to the Richard H. Hoffman Scholarship fund, established for students pursuing business at Bowling Green State University through the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation.

COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay, assisted the family with arrangements.

Online memorials may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.