Name: Barney Hoffman Date: July 14th, 1914 - November 12th, 2009 Obituary: Barney John Hoffman, age 95, of Crandon, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 12, 2009 at the AGI Healthcare Center, Crandon. Barney was born July 14, 1914 in Rothschild, WI the son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Bembenek) Hoffman. On October 11, 1941 he married Doris Bernarde. She preceded him in death on November 14, 2006. Barney entered the U.S. Army in April 1941 serving during WWII as a mechanic in the medical regiment. After receiving a honorable discharge on November 1945, he returned to Crandon. In 1946 Barney began his lifelong career as a mechanic for the Forest County Highway Dept.; from which he retired. Barney was a people person who enjoyed participating in church activities, and dancing. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, animals and making maple syrup. He was a member the rock and gem club & the gun club. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, the VFW and the American Legion. Barney proudly served as a member of the Forest County Veteran Honor Guard honoring other Veterans during their final burial rights. He is survived by: Daughters: Joan K. Hoffman, Wausau Cindy Hoffman, Monico Sons: Jerome Hoffman, Wausau David (Elizabeth) Hoffman, Sturgeon Bay Three grandchildren: Matthew (Allison) Hoffman, Melanie (Adam) Johnson and Megan Hoffman Two great grandchildren: Ashton & Mason Johnson Brother: Raymond Hoffman, Crandon Sisters: Josephine Spencer, Antigo Elmyra (Harold) Kriegel, Antigo In addition to his wife, Doris he is also preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Elizabeth; brothers, Henry & Lawrence & sisters, Pauline & Stella Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14 from 9-11 a.m. at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Crandon. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Eric Vertien officiating. Interment will be at Crandon Lakeside Cemetery. America Legion Post 94 provided military honors. Visitations: 9:00AM to 11:00AM on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church (map/driving directions) Services: 11:00AM at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 (map/driving directions) Cemetery: Crandon Lakeside Cemetery Crandon, WI 54520 (map/driving directions)