Dennis Wayne Hoffmann, 71, of the town of Belle Plaine, passed away peacefully, at home, with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dennis was born to the late Emil and Wilma (Sabrowksy) Hoffmann on Jan. 27, 1944, in New London. Dennis served in the Army Reserve for six years. On May 21, 1980, at the St. Martin Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine, Dennis was united in marriage to Vivien Lehman. The couple made their home in the Shawano area on Snuggle Valley Farm, and over the years, they made many wonderful memories with their children and grandchildren. Dennis was a retired dairy farmer and the constable of Belle Plaine the past 22 years. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed all sports. He was very involved in the St. Martin Church as a youth group leader and youth softball coach.
Dennis is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Vivien; four sons, Bennett (Jennifer), Brent (Anna), Brad (Jen) Hoffmann and Mark (Mary) Wittstock; two daughters, Christy (Steve) Wallace and Brandi (George) Lenzner; 13 grandchildren, Riley, Alex, Mariah, Brady, Adriana, Bill, Ryan, Kim, Olivia, Keley, Leah, Conley and Jennifer; three great-grandchildren, Trenton, Nicko and Idella.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Dale.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2015, at St. Martin Lutheran Church in Belle Plaine with the Rev. Kurt Kluge officiating. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 117.
Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements.
“Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you. I loved you so — ‘twas heaven here with you.”
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