Ralph Herman Hoffses, of Waldoboro, passed away on July 13, 2014 at the Wiscasset Green. He was born at home on April 23, 1919 in Back Cove South Waldoboro, to the late Isaac Herman Hoffses and Arminda Ellen Spear.
He was predeceased by all his ten brothers and sisters: Irvin E. Hoffses, Clarinda C. Hoffses, Calvin N. Hoffses, Adeline Frances Hunt, Bernice M. Gray, Olin S. Hoffses, Delia G. Hysom, Elmer F. Hoffses, Elton I. Hoffses, and Donald G. Hoffses.
He married Gertrude Pearl Haynes in September of 1940 in Rockland and they were married for 71 years. They enjoyed traveling and saw every state in the U.S.
He is survived by his four children Richard Allan Hoffses and his partner Charles Paul Howe
Norma Evelyn Dodge and her husband Kenneth M. Dodge Jr.,
Russell Isaac Hoffses and his wife Sharon Hoffses
Keith Irvin Hoffses
He is survived by his seven grandchildren
Andrew Dodge
Matthew Dodge and his wife Janette
Jody Hoffses
Isaac Hoffses and his wife Theresa
Amy Hoffses
Laura Hoffses
Amanda Hoffses
Great Grandchildren Courtney Dodge
William Dodge
Emily Hoffses
Jack Hoffses
As well as several nieces and nephews.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Waldoboro and was a life member of the American Legion Charles C. Lilly Post 149, Waldoboro. He was a World War II Veteran serving his country in the US Navy stationed in North Africa and was a member of the Masons, King Solomon Lodge #61 Waldoboro.
He worked many years at the Togus VA Center in Augusta and also was a bookkeeper for Moody’s Diner for over 40 years. He graduated Rockland High School in 1938.
Special thanks to the Wiscasset Green and Hospice for giving loving care during his stay there. Every one of the staff was wonderful! Thanks also to all his church friends, ladies at Wiscasset Green, and friends and neighbors that visited him and also thanks to Dr. Mohlie and his staff for all of their care as well.
A time of visitation will be held from 6 to 8 in the evening at the Broad Bay Congregational Church 941 Main St Waldoboro, ME on Thursday July 17, 2014 a celebration of life will be held at 1pm at the Waldoboro First Baptist Church 71 Grace Avenue Waldoboro, ME
Should friends desire memorial donations may be made to the Waldoboro Food Pantry PO Box 354 Waldoboro, ME 04572
Arrangements are under the care of Hall Funeral Home 949 Main St Waldoboro. You are invited to share your condolences or pictures with the family by visiting their book of memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com