Paul M. Hoffman, Jr. age 93, of Quincy died on Monday, May 20, 2019 in the Illinois Veteran’s Home. Paul was born in Altus, Arkansas on September 28, 1925, a son of Paul M. and Gertrude (Koerdt) Hoffman, Sr. He married Grace M. Henke on June 18, 1949 and she preceded him in death June 30, 2006.

Paul worked for 38 years at the former Electric Wheel Co. When he retired, he was employed in plumbing maintenance for the company. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Crittenden, stationed in the South Pacific Theater.

Paul was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. His memberships also included the Veteran’s of Foreign War, the U.A.W., the Moose Lodge and the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his six children:
Mary (Ivan) Beaver of Quincy; Jim (Debbie) Hoffman of Quincy; Joe Hoffman of Dardenne Prairie, MO; John (Judy) Hoffman of Quincy; Marcia Berry of Quincy; Michele (Tom) Flaiz of Quincy.
10 Grandchildren: Matt (Molly) Beaver; Krista (David) Godman; Ryan (Emily) Beaver; Eric (Kara) Hoffman; Mark (Katie Edwards) Hoffman; Craig Hoffman; Jenny (Steve) Eling; Evan Berry; Bobbi (Kevin) Peters; and Nicole (Tim) Williamson.
17 Great-Grandchildren; One Sister, Sr. Miriam Hoffman, O.S.B. of Ft. Smith, AR. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, brothers and sisters, Hermina Cheairs, Raymond Hoffman, William Hoffman, Charles Hoffman and Jane McHale.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church.
Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military honors.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh.
Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Catholic Church or to the Illinois Veteran’s Home Activities Fund.