Francis Leo Hofer • 1920 - 2003

Francis Leo Hofer, age 83, passed away at his home in Larimore, ND, Tuesday, August 19, 2003 from cancer.

Francis, the son of John and Myrtle (McCoy) Hofer, was born in Northwood Hospital, Northwood, ND February 27, 1920. He attended and graduated high school from Logan Center School.
Francis and Dorothy Fugleberg of McCanna, ND, were united in marriage January 5, 1950 in St. Stephen's Catholic Church of Larimore. The couple lived and farmed near Logan Center until 1961 when they moved to a farm south of Larimore. They retired in the fall of 1984 and moved in to their house in Larimore.

Francis served as: District Chairman of the District #19 Democratic Party, Grace Township Supervisor, Trustee of St. Stephen's Church, and on the Board of Bellevue Cemetery Association. He was also a member of the Larimore Senior Center, Larimore Men's Bowling League, and the Larimore Golf Club. He particularly enjoyed the time he spent with his children and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy in 1995, his parents, brother James,
and several aunts and uncles.

Francis is survived by:
Daughter and son-in-law- Jacquelyn and Jim Schoemer of Kenmare, ND
Son and daughter-in-law Paul and Tammy Hofer , Larimore.
Eight grandchildren:
Shanna (Shane) Johnson and great-granddaughter Sydney of Bismarck
Patrick (Stacey) Schoemer and great-granddaughter Taylor of Kenmare
Alyssa (Brad) Binstock of Bismarck
Karissa, Alexis, Brayden, Caleb, and Levi of Larimore.
He is also survived by brothers:
Joe (Norma) Hofer of Larimore,
Ray, (Marion) Hofer of Larimore , and
Sister-in-law Elaine Hofer of Fargo.

Visitation will be Friday, August 22, 2003 from 2 to 6pm at the Brown
Funeral Home, Larimore.

Rosary services will be held in St. Stephen's Catholic Church Friday, August 22, 2003 at 8pm, with visitation one hour before the service.

Funeral Services for Francis will be held in St. Stephen's Catholic Church
of Larimore on Saturday, August 23, 2003 at 11 a.m.

Father Thaines Arulandu, officiating.

Music selections are: 'Be Not Afraid', 'Peace Prayer of St.
Francis', and 'On Eagles Wings', Brenda Anderson organist, Kevin Nelson
soloist.

Casketbearers are: Dennis McCoy, Mitch McCoy, Ronnie Roch, Don Gratton, Joe S. Hofer, Dusty Bratlie.

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