S2C CO 642 USNTS
Picture taken August 1942
1920 - 1991
Robert, son of Henry and Lena Jones Hoffmann, was born April 4, 1920 in Manning, Iowa. He was graduated with the Manning High School Class of 1938, and attended the University of Iowa.
World War II interrupted Bob's education and he enlisted in the United States Navy.
August 11, 1945 Bob was united in marriage with Arlene Bierl. Bob served as manager for various lumberyards for J.F. Anderson Lumber Company, and he made his home in several towns in South Dakota and Iowa, He moved to Manning and in 1953 took over management of the Hoffmann Brothers Lumber Company. During his years in Manning Bob served many years on the Manning City Council and later served several terms as mayor. He retired from the lumber business in 1982. Bob became ill and was hospitalized this past week in Manning. After his condition worsened he was transferred to Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines, where he died early Sunday morning, July 7. 1991 at the age of 71 years, 3 months, and 3 days.
In addition to his civic duties as mayor, Bob served on the Carroll County Council of
Governments, and was a member of the VFW and American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by two brothers, John and Waldo.
Survivors include his children: Dean and his wife, Silvia, of McAllen, Texas and Gail and
her husband, Jeff Drees, of Austin, Texas; three grandchildren; one brother, Harold
Hoffmann of Manning; other relatives and friends.
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Manning Monitor article------ 1943
Bob Hoffman Joins Navy Bob Hoffmann at treasure Island "Just a line to let you know that I am now in "sunny" California ---- the sun actually broke through the fog today. I wanted to notify you of my change so that I might receive the old home-town paper. I miss it a lot-especially the account of those successful Bulldog basketeers.
"I was transferred from Great Lakes and arrived at Treasure Island last Tuesday. As you
no doubt know, Treasure Island was the site of the Frisco Golden Exposition, and has
been converted into a Naval Base. That's about all I can say about it. Taking 16 Weeks Course Great Lakes, Ill., Oct. 14 Selected for training as a specialist in the U. S. Navy on the basis of all series of aptitude examinations given every Bluejacket during his recruit training. Robert H. Hoffmann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoffmann of Manning, is now undergoing an intensive 16-weeks course in the school for Quartermatsers here at the Service schools of the U S. Naval Training Station. Upon successfully completing this course, he will be eligible for advancement to a petty officer's rating and will then be sent either to the fleet or to an advanced Service School for additional instruction. Bob Hoffman Honor Man Word has been received that Robert Hoffmann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoffmann of Manning has been elected honor student of his company at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Robert Hoffmann In a company of 120, Bob was one of the highest in Service School exams. He was then chosen by his company as top honor student of the five. This honor enables him to select any trade school he desires for further specialized training. He has not yet decided where he will go. Bob states he likes the Navy fine so far although he has been kept quite busy. Bob Hoffman on Sub Chaser "Decided to write a few lines today, and thank the Monitor and American Legion once again for their wonderful gift to the servicemen of the "old hometown" I received four Monitors a week ago and it, sorta makes one feel at home again . . . for a while at least. Would like to take this opportunity to say hello to all my friends service. I really enjoy the service; at home, and all the buddies in the man's column.
"I have seen a lot of new places and things of interest, but military restrictions prevent my
telling of any of them. Robert Hoffmann Ends Long Sub-Chaser Duties Robert Hoffmann, QM, 2-c, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hoffmann, is home on leave after nearly 25 months of service on a sub-chaser in the South Pacific. He had not been home for 31 months.
He will report to Des Moines on Aug. 19 for re-assignment. Robert's brother, Harold, who has been in service for a long time, has been transferred from New Guinea to the Philippines. Bob Hoffmann Gets Shore Patrol Job Robert Hoffmann, QM 2/c, who recently concluded a navy leave here, has been assigned to carrier duty with headquarters at Tower Hall, Chicago. His shore patrol duties will be on trains running from Chicago to Omaha and Cheyenne, according to word received here. Bob has 41 points accrued for his tenure in uniform and men with that record are not sent to overseas posts. |
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Manning Monitor Businessman feature 1959
Associated with his father Henry Hoffmann and uncle Harry, in the operation of Hoffmann Bros. Lumber Yard here is Robert Hoffmann, 39, who is being introduced through this column today. A native of Manning, Bob, completed his education here and attended Iowa University two years. He entered World War II as a sailor and server three and a half years, being separated as a petty office second class. After the war ended, he worked for the J F Anderson Lumber Co. in South Dakota for seven years, and then returned to Manning and became associated with the local lumber firm. Bob and his wife Arlene have a son Dean. They are members of Sacred Heart church. Other affiliations include the American Legion and VFW posts, and the subject is past president of the Chamber of Commerce. Golf is his hobby during off duty hours. |
