Wayne Robert Hoffman

May 9, 1944 - October 9, 2017

Wayne Robert Hoffman, age 73, of Dassel, died Monday, October 9, 2017, at his home. A time to gather together will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home in Dassel with interment of the urn held on a later date at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Wayne Robert Hoffman, the son of Robert and Lucille (Martin) Hoffman was born on May 9, 1944, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Wayne grew up in California and graduated from the Tustin High School in 1962. On March 12, 1965, Wayne was inducted into the United States Air force and served his country until April 7, 1969. He had been stationed for several years in Alaska. Wayne was employed as a truck driver for many years in California before he moved to Minnesota and was employed by HTI in Hutchinson until his retirement. He enjoyed nature, spending time by the lake, and listening to music. He is survived by his brother, Rick Hoffman of Seattle, Washington, two nephews, Ross Hoffman and Jesse Hoffman and his wife, Sangmi Park and three grand nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille and Robert Hoffman.