Hilda E. Hoff

Obituary

Hilda Elfrieda Emma (Koester) Hoff was born at home on October 11, 1922, in Ellsworth Township, Meeker County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Bernhard “Ben” and Lulu (Robinson) Koester. Hilda was baptized as an infant by Rev. Martin Schuetze of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Ellsworth Township.  In 1931, she moved with her parents to a farm north of Brownton.  She attended country school in Meeker County and Sumter Township.  Hilda’s family joined Friedens Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, where she was confirmed by Rev. W.J. Schulze on March 21, 1937. 

On October 19, 1941, Hilda was united in marriage to Herman Hoff at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson by Rev. W.J. Schulze. Hilda and Herman moved to a farm two miles West of Cedar Mills where she was her husband’s farming partner until August 1, 1975, at which time they retired and moved into Cedar Mills.  She raised many farm animals including, chickens, cows, pigs and ducks.  They were blessed with two children, Dennis and Donna Lou. Hilda and Herman shared 61 years of marriage before Herman passed away on November 1, 2002.

Hilda was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Mills where she was a member of the Mary Martha Guild, Secretary of the Cradle Roll for many years and sent get well cards to members of the church.  She was also the treasurer for the city of Cedar Mills.

Hilda enjoyed her garden and would can and freeze what she produced.  She also enjoyed embroidering, quilting for her family and church, birthday parties with her great grandchildren, playing cards and fishing.  Hilda and Herman went many times with their motor home camping, fishing, and enjoying the company of family and friends. 

In May of 2015, when Hilda needed assistance with her daily care, she became a resident of Harmony Living Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She passed away there on Thursday, August 30, 2018, at the age of 95 years.  Blessed be her memory.

Hilda is survived by her:
Daughter, Donna Lou Hoff of Litchfield, MN;
Daughter-In-Law, Donna Mae Hoff of Litchfield, MN;
Grandchildren, Donn (Darcy) Hoff, LeAnn Olson, Kevin (Jill) Hoff;
Great Grandchildren, Kayla, Mariah, and Connor Hoff, Erika, Kirsta, Janessa and Olivia Olson, Justin and  Hallie Hoff; 
Sister-In-Law, Bernadine Telecky of Hutchinson, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and friends.

Hilda was preceded in death by her Parents, Bernhard and Lulu Koester; Husband, Herman Hoff, Son, Dennis Hoff; Grandson in infancy, Dale Hoff; Grandson-In-Law, Danny Olson; Parents-In-Law, Henry and Adalia Hoff; Step Mother, Gladys Koester; Sister, Helen Schlueter and her husband, Edwin; Brothers-In-Law & Sisters-In-Law,  Harry Hoff and his wife, Ethel, Harvey Hoff and his wife, Fern, Ernest Hoff, Victor Hoff and his wife, Colleen, Lillian Strasmann and her husband, Bill, and Howard Telecky.