Obituaries
Jim J. Hoffman
June 1, 1931 to December 27, 2019
WINAMAC - Jim J. Hoffman, 88, of Winamac, passed away at 12:50 a.m., Friday, Dec. 27, at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello, after a brave battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
He was born June 1, 1931 in rural Beaver Township, Pulaski County to the late Charlie and Zuma Cotner Hoffman. Sadly, Zuma passed away during childbirth and Jim was raised by his grandparents, Frank and Lou Utterback Cotner. He was raised on the family farm and attended school in Pulaski. On Aug. 30, 1953, he married Patty L. Degner at Tippecanoe Christian Church. She survives.
He is also survived by: Sally (Steve) Butler, Plainfield, Daughter; Sue (Tim) Alexander, Winamac, Daughter; Sam Hoffman, Winamac, Son; and Sharon (Brian) Cords, Medaryville, Daughter. Also, grandchildren Brandy McClure, Lindsay (Brian) Dakin, Allison (Michael) Ellis, S. Adrian Butler, Joel (fiancé: Jenny) Butler, Megan (Chris) Wegner, Jim (Katy) Alexander, Mark (Janelle) Alexander, Jenna Cords, Jaden Cords; 18 great-grandchildren; brother Bob Hoffman, San Pierre, sisters Donna Meyer, Winamac, and Alice Thurston, Fowler; and many nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by: step-mother Nellie St. Clair Hoffman, brother Keith (Betty) Hoffman, brother Harold (Klovetta) Hoffman, sister-in-law Marcella Hoffman, brother-in-law Ralph Meyer, and brother-in-law Tom Thurston.
Mr. Hoffman was a lifelong farmer in Pulaski County, having served on the board of directors at the Francesville Co-Op Elevator and on the ASC Board for many years. He enjoyed participating in the Moss Creek golf league and cherished the friendships made. He also enjoyed playing Euchre and was a dog lover. He was a talented mechanic who could bring any engine back to life. He especially liked working on old John Deere and Oliver tractors. He loved his family very much and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 29, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.
Memorial donations may be made to Tippecanoe Christian Church or Pulaski Animal Center.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.