George N. Hoffman

GEORGE  NICHOLAS  HOFFMAN, 75 , of Perryville, Missouri, formerly of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:54 am, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Independence Care Center in Perryville, Missouri .

He was born to Dr. Jacob “Omer” and Edith (nee: Whitaker) Hoffman on November 27, 1941 in Murphysboro, Illinois.

George formerly worked at Zeigler Coal Company, and as a Chester Toll Booth collector, and retired as a water plant operator for the City of Chester.  He was the proud founder of Skeeter’s Nest Sportsman’s Club, and was an avid fisherman and hunter.

He was of the Presbyterian faith and was a Shriner.

Survivors:
2 Sons:               Matt (Carrie) Hoffman           Chester, IL
Mark (Bria) Hoffman             Sparta, IL
2 Siblings:           Eileen Hoffman                     New York
Charles (Pat) Hoffman           St. Louis, MO
5 Grandchildren:  Garret Hoffman
Maddison Hoffman
Jacob Hoffman
Kaitlyn Hoffman
Justin Risley

Preceded in death by :  Parents and 1 Infant Brother - Phillip

It was George’s wish to be cremated.

Memorial Service: 10:00 am Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: Rev. Edwin Reuter

Visitation :              Monday, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Tuesday, 7:30 am – 10:00 am
Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois

Memorials: Shriner’s Hospital