Gerald Dean HoffmanNORTH MANCHESTER – Gerald Dean Hoffman, 89, North Manchester, died Nov. 7, 2022, at his home.
He was born Dec. 24, 1932, in Gilead, to Ellis and Mary Ellen Keim Hoffman.
Dean joined the United States Air Force. He made a career in the Air Force for 23 years, eventually earning Air Force master sergeant.
On Sept. 30, 2005, Dean married Delora “Dee” Fausnight-Hapner.
Family and friends may call Thursday, Nov. 10 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Masonic funeral rites beginning at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Nov. 11 at noon with calling beginning at 11 a.m. at McKee Mortuary. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Gerald Dean Hoffman, memorial contributions may be made to Parkview Home Health and Hospice, 1900 Carew St., Suite 6, Fort Wayne, IN 46805; American Legion Post #286, 215 E. Main St., North Manchester, IN 46962; or Moose Family Center, 207 E. Main St., North Manchester, IN 46962.
The family of Gerald Dean Hoffman has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
