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LeRoy Leo Hoffert

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Birth	:	6 Dec 1942 Benson County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	29 Sep 2018 Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Cando, Towner County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.4857990, -99.1869020
Description	:	LeRoy Leo Hoffert, 75, of Cando, ND passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. LeRoy Hoffert was the son of John and Rose (Selensky) Hoffert. He was born on the family farm near Brinsmaid, North Dakota on December 6, 1942. He was a graduate of Cando High School. At the age of 17 LeRoy enlisted in the United State Navy. During his time the Navy took him to Japan, Okinawa and the Philippines. In July of 1962, he was in Mexico, Chilie, and Trinidad. He was deployed for 43... Read More	LeRoy Leo Hoffert, 75, of Cando, ND passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND. LeRoy Hoffert was the son of John and Rose (Selensky) Hoffert. He was born on the family farm near Brinsmaid, North Dakota on December 6, 1942. He was a graduate of Cando High School. At the age of 17 LeRoy enlisted in the United State Navy. During his time the Navy took him to Japan, Okinawa and the Philippines. In July of 1962, he was in Mexico, Chilie, and Trinidad. He was deployed for 43 days at sea to help with the naval blockades during the Cuban Missile Crisis. LeRoy served his country with pride. LeRoy was a proud member of the Hal Parker Post #79 Cando American Legion LeRoy worked for Burlington Northern Railroad as a Sectionman, Machine & Crane Operator and finally a Section Boss. He proudly worked for Burlington Northern for 32 years, retiring in 2002. He has always had a great pride for his work on the railroad. LeRoy was married to Cindy Benson for a time. During that time he had three children, John, Jackie (Allen) and Jodi. He was very proud of his children. LeRoy enjoyed a special relationship with his mother Rose Hoffert. Leroy was proud to accompany his mother Rose, a Gold-Star Mother, to the Memorial Day Parades in Cando, where they remembered and honored Leroy’s brother, Gary, who was lost while in the service. LeRoy enjoyed playing pinochle, cribbage and whist with friends, family and neighbors. He enjoyed visiting with family and friends, reminiscing, sharing stories, sharing a good meal and some laughs. LeRoy spent the past three and half years in care facilities in Grand Forks and Devils Lake, North Dakota, but his heart was always at his home in Cando. Leroy is survived by his son, John; daughters, Jackie and Jodi; eleven grandchildren, Ashley, Deserae, Lindsey, Justin, Stephanie, Nathan, Bethany, Desiree, John, Daniel, and Linus; four great grandchildren; siblings, Ardelle (Ron), Linda (Terry) and Larry (Jolene); five nieces and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; Rose and John Hoffert and his brother Gary Hoffert. Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home

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LeRoy Leo Hoffert's memorial is located at: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Cando, Towner County, USA.
When did LeRoy Leo Hoffert death?
LeRoy Leo Hoffert death on 29 Sep 2018 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 48.4857990
Longitude: -99.1869020

Family Members:

Parent

John Hoffert

(1915 - 1974)

Rose Hoffert

(1920 - 2006)

Siblings

Gary John Hoffert

(1948 - 1968)

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