Melvin R. Hoffman, 84, Lincoln, died Friday (12-4-09). Born (2-5-25) in Seward, Nebraska to Edward and Rose (Zavodny) Hoffman. Ret. 1987, Construction laborer, 40 years. WWII U. S. Navy Veteran. Member: Labor Union #1140.
Family members include special friend: Patricia Smith, Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law: Jeannie and Dennis O’Meara, Lincoln, Betty and Tim Brown, Grain Valley, MO; son, daughter-in-law: Melvin and Kathy Hoffman, Jr., Lincoln; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sister: Joan Jones, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law: Harry and Geraldine Hoffman, Seward; nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by wife, Bertilee, parents, 3 brothers, 1 sister, 1 great grandchild.
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday (12-7-09) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street. Burial in Seward City Cemetery, Seward, Nebraska.
Memorials to the family.
Visitation: Noon – 8:00 p.m. Sunday with family greeting friends from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., funeral home.