In memory of Dr. Robert Hoffman

1929-DR. ROBERT HOFFMAN-2020

Robert H. Hoffman, age 90, of Flandreau SD passed away at his home on January 15, 2020.

The younger of two sons, Robert was born December 24, 1929 to Henry and Alice (White) Hoffman in Glenwood City, WI. He enjoyed telling stories of his early life on the rural Wisconsin dairy farm. His high school days included being on the basketball team and playing his accordian at local funtions. Bob’s classmates were close knit and in later years he always looked forward to the annual class reunions. Robert married Wanda Hokeness on July 14, 1950. He graduated from the Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA and practiced in Primghar, IA before moving his family to Fulda, MN in 1960. “Doc” loved his profession and was an avid golfer. In 1985 they moved to Sioux Falls to continue his practice. He later retired after 60 years of practice.

Robert is survived by his daughter Mary (Stuart) Ramert of Elk River MN; son-in-law Craig Shea (Barb) of Flandreau SD; brother William Hoffman of Glenwood City WI;  grandchildren Jean Shea Koehn (Jeff) of Watertown SD; Jason (Tehar) Ramert of Big Lake MN; John (Michelle) Ramert of Zimmerman MN; Charlie Ramert of Big Lake MN  and 10 great grandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, wife Wanda of 65 years and daughter Margo Shea. www.skrochfc.com