Gary Rudolph Hoffman was born November 28, 1939 at Burke, South Dakota to Rudolph (Rudy) and Lila (June) Willougby Hoffman.  He passed away February 8, 2017 at his home in Burke, South Dakota.

Gary grew up as the oldest sibling on a farm just south of Herrick, South Dakota.  He attended and graduated from Bonesteel High School and furthered his education in Springfield, South Dakota.

In 1960, Gary and Lois (Teel) Connelly were married.  To this union four children were born: Ruthie, Ricky, Jeff and Greg.  They were later divorced.  Gary then moved to Mitchell, South Dakota where he worked for Ed Fiala and farmed.  In 1968, he married Karon Fortier who had two daughters: Shelly and Lori.

In the late 1970's they moved to Gillette, Wyoming where he worked for the Farmer-Rancher COOP as the shop foreman until his retirement.  Upon his retirement they moved back to Burke in 2007 where he truly enjoyed his time.

Gary loved anything to do with farming, animals, Allis Chalmers Tractors, old cars and spending time with family and friends.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, infant son Ricky, his wife Karon, brother Gayle, sister Connie Inglett, an infant step-great-grandson and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Gary is survived by his children: Ruthie (Dean); Jeff and Greg (Paula) and step-daughters Shelly and Lori; brothers: Denny, Jim (Sandy) and Bob; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

We will miss him.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Clausen Funeral Home in Burke, SD.  Burial will be in the Herrick Cemetery, Herrick.  There will be a visitation on Wednesday from 6 PM until 8 PM at the funeral home.