Robert Leon Hoffman, 94, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Feb. 25.
Graveside services were held at Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge Cemetery on March 1.
Bob was born on Nov. 15, 1929, to Alan and Rose Hoffman, in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from Central High School in 1946 and was a member of the Del Ray Fraternity. He proudly served during the Korean War.
He met his lovely wife, Stella, during high school, and they were married on Dec. 17, 1950. They just celebrated their 73rd anniversary, sharing their happy, loving and fun memories.
Early in his years, Bob was the best bartender at his father’s bar, along with Stella working occasionally as the hat check girl. He became an insurance and securities agent where he loved helping people provide for their future. Upon retirement, he became a ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out), where he had a chance to see old friends and meet new ones.
Bob was a fantastic dancer (he had dancing trophies), great golfer (loved playing with friends and with his granddaughters at Smileys), awesome card player (with friends, children, granddaughters and great-grandchildren), intense ping-pong player (his granddaughters have followed in his footsteps) and the best and most loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
He was a lifelong member of Kehilath Israel Synagogue.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Alan and Rose Hoffman; his sister, Ruth Manfield, and brother-in-law, Martin Manfield. He leaves behind his loving wife, Stella; daughters, Shelley Hedrick and Lori Pemberton (Brad); son, Steve Hoffman; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jerry and Bobbie Rosmarine; grandchildren, Leah Aft (Aaron), Erica Yagerman (Zack) and Tess Hedrick Malmgren (Devin); five great-grandchildren, Caleb, Olivia and Jonah Aft, Asher and Eli Yagerman and one more (Malmgren) due in July; along with nieces and a nephew.
The family suggests contributions to Jewish Family Services or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared at louismemorialchapel.com.
