Leonard "Red" J. Hoffstetter

Leonard "Red" J. Hoffstetter, Jr., age 80, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, in Wayne township, OH. He was born April 2, 1938, in Newton Falls, OH, a son of Leonard J. Hoffstetter, Sr. and Edna Mae (Roberts) Hoffstetter. A lifetime area resident, Red had lived in New Lyme since 1967. He was employed by Welded Tubes in Orwell for 32 years retiring in 2000. Red enjoyed working on odd jobs around his home, 4-wheeling, riding the motorcycle trike with his wife, and tinkering with his tractors and backhoe. He loved to spend time with all of his grandchildren. He married Betty L. (Bish) on November 23, 1957, and she preceded him in death on March 28, 2017. He is also preceded by his parents; two sisters, Eleanor Addicott and Peggy Smith; and two brothers, Bruce and Kenny Hoffstetter. Red is survived by his two sons, James H . Bish of Orwell, OH, and Leonard J. (Doralean) Hoffstetter III of Wayne township,OH; his 5 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great-Great Grandchildren; his brother, Larry; and his 6 sisters, Betty, Margaret, Carol, Patty, Linda, and Edna Mae . A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018, at 12:00 Noon at Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 134 Prospect St.,Andover, OH, with Pastors Bob and Lori Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in Brownville Cemetery in New Lyme township, OH. Calling hours will be on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004. Those wishing to share a fond memory or condolence may visit www.baumgardnerfuneralhomes.com

Service Information

Cemetery

Brownville Cemetery
Dodgeville Rd.
Jefferson OH 44047

Visitation

Monday, December 10 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Andover
134 Prospect Street P.O. Box 1450
Andover OH 44003

Service

Monday, December 10 2018
12:00 PM

Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service of Andover
134 Prospect Street P.O. Box 1450
Andover OH 44003