Robert Von Hoffmann

VON HOFFMANN, Robert ''Bob'' ''Pa''

Our beloved Father and Husband passed through peacefully surrounded by his family in Sacramento, on November 14th, 2006 from pancreatic cancer at age 74. Born in Houston, Texas on December 1, 1932. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Charlene Von Hoffmann. Survived by his loving wife Carol Anderson Von Hoffmann, his children, David & Jeanene Von Hoffmann, Robert & Bonnie Von Hoffmann, Shirleen Von Hoffmann and Susie Bertino, stepchildren Scott Breisch, Mike Breisch, Bonnie Anderson, Brenda Langner, Robin Lubbers. He is also survived by his grandchildren Jamie, Jonathon and Dustin Von Hoffmann and Nic and Britt Bertino and step grandchildren Kris, Ed, Stacy, Jess and Willie and his great-grandchild Jadon Von Hoffmann. Bob is also survived by his brother Don Von Hoffmann of Texas. Bob was a kind, sweet man, full of conversation and always had a smile. He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the United States Navy, a police officer and retired as a City Firefighter after 27 years of service in the Sacramento area. Bob loved his part time work selling Amsoil for twenty years as well as fishing, gardening, studying his German heritage and he always enjoyed a good meal and going to the movies. Bob dedicated his entire life to his family and was a great father and wonderful husband. Bob was an amazing person and fought a miraculous battle with terminal cancer. He proved you can beat Terminal illness by living each day of your life happily, regardless of your illness. The family requests any remembrances be made in his name to John Hopkins Medical Institution the Sol Goldman Pancreatic Research Center ATTN: Dr. Ralph Hrubar, Director 401 North Broadway, Weinberg 2242 Baltimore, MD 21231-2410. Family and friends are welcome to attend Graveside services to be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, 6700 21st Ave., Sacramento, CA 95820 on Monday, November 20th, at 12:00 Noon. Reception will follow. Reichert's Funeral Service Directors (916) 729-2229.