Elaine Marie Hoffmann Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Elaine Hoffmann, 77, of Redwood Falls, died Friday, August 7, 2015, in Wabasso Golden Living Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from St Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 11, 2015, from 4 until 8 p.m. with a combined Rosary and Prayer Service at 7 p.m., all at the church. Visitation will continue Wednesday, at the church, for one hour prior to services. Arrangements are with Nelson-Hillestad Funeral Service of Redwood Falls. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com. Elaine Marie Hoffmann, the daughter of Emil and Gladys (Kodet) Wohnoutka, was born August 28, 1937 in Redwood Falls. She grew up on the family farm near Bechyn and received her elementary education in county school. Elaine graduated from Redwood Falls High School in 1956. On June 10, 1958, Elaine married Victor I. Hoffmann at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Bechyn and they made their home on the farm near Wabasso. The couple ran their grain and dairy farm until 1990, when they retired and moved into Redwood Falls. Elaine and Victor began Hoffmann Trucking in 1978 and operated that until Victor’s death in 1995. Elaine was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church. She belonged to the Council of Catholic Women (CCW) and worked on the funeral committee. Elaine’s life revolved around her family; she loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. It gave her great joy to cook and shop for her family and grandkids. In her younger years, Elaine enjoyed embroidery, gardening and flowers. Later, although she didn’t care to watch much television, she enjoyed the old comedy shows. Elaine is survived by her children Sandy (Adrian) Mayer of Orlando, Florida, Randy (Johnna) Hoffmann of Wabasso, Theresa (Greg) Rohlik of Wabasso, and Tim (Sonya) Hoffmann of Springfield; and grandchildren Marissa (Adam) Larsen, Jonathan (Lacy) Hoffmann, Ryan (Brianna) Rohlik, Nathan Rohlik, Laura Rohlik, Shawna (Jeff) Hamlin, Shayla Hoffmann, Kalley Hoffmann, and Shane Hoffmann. Also surviving are 13 great-grandchildren; sister Shirley Kretsch of Redwood Falls; and brothers Dale (Mary) Wohnoutka of Cottage Grove, and Doug Wohnoutka of Forest Lake. She was preceded in death by her husband Victor in March 1995. Blessed be her memory.

Elaine Marie Hoffmann

August 28, 1937 - August 7, 2015