John Adolph Hofstetter

1924 - 2013  (88 years)

• Name	John Adolph Hofstetter
  Born	23 Jan 1924	Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-352170
  Died	8 Jan 2013	Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Buried	12 Jan 2013	Plattsville Cemetery, Plattsville, Oxford Co., Ontario   [1]
  Person ID	I352170	Generations
  Last Modified	25 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	Walter Christian Hofstetter,   b. 18 Jan 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 72 years)
  Mother	Phoebe Elsie Snyder,   b. 15 Aug 1889, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 8 Aug 1981, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 91 years)
  Married	15 Dec 1909	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Family ID	F185828	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Reta Estelle Wanner,   b. 22 Dec 1924, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 17 Nov 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 62 years)
  Last Modified	26 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F252016	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Margaret Ethel Kell,   b. 1922,   d. 23 Jun 2010, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 88 years)
  Married	8 Jul 1989	, Ontario, Canada
  Last Modified	26 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F252017	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  HOFSTETTER, John A. Passed away peacefully at Sakura House, Woodstock on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, John Hofstetter of Oxford Gardens, Woodstock and formerly of Plattsville, in his 89th year. He is the much loved father of Gerald and Jane Hofstetter, Mary Ella (late Bill 2010) Pettigrew, Ferne and Donald Woolcott, Richard and Sheila Hofstetter, Cecil and Cathy Hofstetter, Laurie and Clare Robinson and stepfather of Jim and Jane Bell, Ross and Kathy Bell, Pat and Gord Hall, and Bruce and Lynn Bell. Lovingly remembered by sixteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, twelve step-grandchildren, and ten step-great-grandchildren. Survived by his brothers, Harry, Layton (Helen), Reid (Eva), sister Jean Ross, and sisters-in-law Ivy Musselman and Dorothy Shantz. Predeceased by his wives Reta (Wanner) (1987) and Margaret (Bell) (2010) and by his brothers and sisters, Harold, Ruby, Floyd, Earl, Marjorie, Helen, and Glenn. John was born on the farm outside of Plattsville where he lived, farmed, and retired until he moved to Woodstock in 2010. His family, church and community were his greatest pleasures. Over the years, he served first as a director, then as an insurance agent for the North Blenheim Farmers Mutual Insurance Company. He was a member of Grace United Church, Roseville where he attended faithfully. His involvement in both the local and provincial plowing matches provided much pride and pleasure. He was an honorary director of the Ontario Plowmen's Association. The Plattsville Masonic Lodge No. 178 and the Thames Valley Chapter No. 199 Order of the Eastern Star played a vital role in John's life. He served his community through his involvement in many organizations and on municipal government with the Blenheim Township and Oxford County councils. Friends and family are invited to visit with John's family at the Glendinning Funeral Home, 40 William Street, Plattsville, on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 2: 00 p.m. - 4: 00 p.m. and 7: 00 p.m. - 9: 00 p.m. A Service of Celebration of John's life will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11: 00 a.m. at the Peace United Church, Plattsville. Interment in Plattsville Cemetery. A Masonic Service will be held under the auspices of the Plattsville Lodge #178 on Friday evening at 6: 15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace United Church, Roseville, Sakura House, or a charity of your choice. On line condolences can be sent at www. Gffh.ca Waterloo Region Record 12 Jan 2013

  
  

• Sources

  [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103307330. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Name:Walter G Hofstetter Age:22 Birth Date:abt 1887 Marriage Date:15 Dec 1909 Marriage County or District:Waterloo Father:Adolph Hofstetter Mother:Catherine Gildner Spouse:Phoebe C Snyder Spouse's Age:20 Spouse Birth Date:abt 1887 Spouse Father:John B Snyder Spouse Mother:Isabella Cassel Snyder

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 23 Jan 1924 - Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Married - 8 Jul 1989 - , Ontario, Canada Died - 8 Jan 2013 - Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth