RUTH HOFMANN, 67

RUTH HOFMANN, 67, of Yoder, died Sunday, December 4, 2005, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born November 24, 1938, in Oleshkowicz, Poland, she was a homemaker and member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. She was also a member of Altar Guild and Ladies Aid at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Surviving are her husband, Friedrich Hofmann of Yoder; daughter, Heidi (Daniel) Kleppinger of Ossian; son, Michael (Tracy) Hofmann of Fort Wayne; sisters, Agatha (Werner) Schwickhard of Germany and Gretel (John) Gresse of Springfield, Ohio; and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Johan and Pauline (Ryll) Popke; and brother, Robert Popke.

Funeral service was Thursday, December 8, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1126 South Barr Street, Fort Wayne. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens.

Memorials to Lissencephaly Network or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church-Teaching the Faith.

• Author
• Recent Posts

The Waynedale News Staff

Our in-house staff works with community members and our local writers to find, write and edit the latest and most interesting news-worthy stories. We are your free community newspaper, boasting positive, family friendly and unique news.

> Read More Information About Us
> More Articles Written By Our Staff

Latest posts by The Waynedale News Staff (see all)

• One Last Delivery After 25 Years Of Dedication To Community News - December 19, 2025
• 400 Kids Enjoy A Festive Afternoon - December 19, 2025
• Local Radio Stations Help Families With ‘Letters To Santa’ - December 19, 2025