John Ernest Hofer Obituary
We bid farewell to John Ernest Hofer of South Whitley, Indiana, born in Ashland, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 2, 2024 at the age of 87. John Ernest touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Ernest Hofer to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Reverend John Hofer and Dorothy Hofer (Oberholtzer); and his sister Charolle Langefeld. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Ann Shipley Clark; his sons, Mark Hofer (Joyce) of Goshen, Michael Hofer of Fort Wayne and Martin "Herb" Hofer of Valparaiso; his stepsons, Mark Clark of South Whitley, Jim Clark of Indianapolis and Christopher Clark (Terri) of Avilla; his grandchildren, Shawn Love (Rob), Melissa Ledford (Josh), Zachary McCue (Becki), Seth Miller, Madison Shepherd (Noah), Mariah Lash (Ethan), Cassidy Clark, Cordell Hofer, Alexander Hofer, Dominic Hofer, Stephanie Kennerk (Clay), Ella Hofer, Katharine Hofer, John Hofer, Matthew Hofer, Eliana Clark and Abriel Clark; and his brother-in-law Nelson Langefeld of Cincinnati, OH..