Francis “Blackie” Hoffmeier, 87, of Aurora, IN, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 in Cincinnati, OH.
He was born Friday, June 8, 1928 in Ohio, Son of the late Frank Hoffmeier and the late Catherine Trossman Hoffmeier.
He worked as a Welder for Texas Gas, retiring after over 35 years of service.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. In his younger years, Blackie played baseball and enjoyed riding motorcycles. He still enjoyed riding his scooter. Blackie was a guitarist and loved to play Blue Grass music with his brother and anyone else that wanted to play. He liked to garden and always took care of the flower gardens around the house. Blackie spent time puttering around in his shop making numerous yard decorations, such as, Nativity scenes and windmills. He also loved to paint. His house and everything in it was always impeccably painted. He loved to support and attend any community chicken fry, or fish fry and spend time with friends and family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Faye Ann Hoffmeier of Aurora, IN; Grandchildren, Jamie Black (Joel Braun) of North Royalton, OH; and Bart (Shannon) Black of Aurora, IN; great grandchildren, Alex Doehrmann, Leni Doehrmann and Niki Doehrmann, Joey Black and Jake Black; Brothers, Les Hoffmeier, Clifford “Dutch” (Wilma) Hoffmeier and Loran “Lornie” (Rose Mary) Hoffmeier all of Guilford.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Mary Barbara “Sis” Peters & Helen Ann “Betsy” Hiltz.
Friends will be received 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the Rullman Hunger Funeral Home, Aurora, Indiana.
Services will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 203 Fourth Street, Aurora, IN, Friday, May 6, 2016 at 11:00 am with Father Stephen Donahue officiating.
Interment will follow in the River View Cemetery, Aurora, IN.
Contributions may be made to the Aurora Emergency Rescue Unit. If unable to attend, please call the office at (812) 926-1450 and we will notify the family of your donation with a card.
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