Glen G. Hoffman

Glen G. Hoffman, 89, of Galesburg, died at 6:44 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 2016 in the Knox County Nursing Home.

He was born May 2, 1927, in Galesburg, the son of Ted L. and Pearl I. (Terpening) Hoffman. He married Shirley L. Stegall on June 27, 1947 in Piggot, Arkansas. She preceded him in death November 8, 2011.

He is survived by two daughters, Penny G. (Charles) Burdette of Knoxville and Patricia S. “Patty” (Jerry) Pierce of Springdale, Arkansas; a son, Glen R. “Rusty” (Robin) Hoffman of Springdale, Arkansas; 12 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; a brother, Robert (Ann) Hoffman of Jacksonville, Illinois; and two sisters, Katherine “Kate” Kelley of Knoxville and Martha (Jerry) Anderson of Galesburg. In addition to his wife, Glen was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael G. Hoffman in 2001; two brothers; and a sister.

Glen was a retired truck driver of 40 years. He had worked for W.A. Jordan, Burlington Truck Lines, and Central Steel and Wire of Chicago. He also was real estate broker.

Glen graduated from Galesburg High School and earned his real estate license through Carl Sandburg College. Glen and Shirley wintered in Texas for many years camping. Glen enjoyed flower gardening, bird watching, woodcarving, working puzzles, square dancing, and spending time with his family.

Glen served in the United States Army from 1945 to 1947 during World War II. He was a surgical technician stationed in Germany.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Rev. Jim Ecklund will officiate and military honors will be provided by VFW 2257/Legion 285 Veterans Honor Guard. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.