Max Richard Hoffman

Des Plaines, IL; formerly of Haslett, MI

Max R. Hoffman 89, of Des Plaines, IL, formerly of Haslett, MI.

He was born in Yale, MI on April 17, 1924. He was a graduate of University of Michigan with a degree in Engineering. He served in the Navy during WW II and the Korean War as a 1st Lieutenant. He was a civil engineer with the Michigan State Highway System. He passed away in Des Plaines, IL on March 24, 2014.

Beloved husband of Concetta “Connie” nee Arrigo; preceded in death by his first wife, Harriet nee Judd; dear father of Nancy (David) Clark, Linda (Ronald) Lukasik, Max “Rick” (Mary) Hoffman II; step-father of Verna (Dan) Pfahl, Allen (Robin) Jacks, Mary (Chester) Bazan, Concetta (Donald) Kellough, Virginia (Steve) Spiegel, Andy (Denise) Jacks, Susan (Nicholas) Stahl, the late Karen (Robert) Emmett, and the late Larry Jacks; loving grandfather of 31, great-grandfather of many.

Visitation will be held Thursday, March 27, 3:00-9:00 pm at the Oehler Funeral Home 2099 Miner St, (Northwest Hwy./ Rt. 14 at Rand Rd) Des Plaines. Max will lie in state Friday 10:00 am at Christ Church 1492 Henry St. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am at the church. Interment to be held at East Lawn Memory Gardens, in Okemos MI. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Journey Care Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Rd., Barrington IL 60010.

For further information call (847) 824-5155 or www.oehlerfuneralhome.com

The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.greastlansing.com.