
Calvin Hoeffler, 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Plymouth.
Born on July 4, 1924 in New York City, New York he was the son of Joseph and Ellen Hoeffler.
Calvin proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Pacific. After being honorably discharged he attended the University of Missouri obtaining his Bachelor’s of Science in Chemical Engineering. He would work for Ford Motor Company as a metallurgist for 45 years before retiring in 1990. He married Geraldine Marie Ferguson on October 2, 1954 in Dearborn, Michigan, she would precede him in death on September 22, 2010. Known as a bright and intelligent man, he believed there were no gray areas in life, only black and white, so doing what is right all of the time was important, even when no one was watching.
Calvin loved athletics of all types. He grew up a St. Louis Cardinals and New York Rangers fan. He enjoyed reading and consumed large numbers of books on a weekly basis, historical fiction was his preferred genre. He was always ready for a card game of any type, bridge and gin his favorites.
He is survived by his sons: Doug (Marie) Hoeffler; Mark Hoeffler; grandchildren: Jessica (Troy) McIntyre;
Calvin Hoeffler and Kelly Hoeffler.
Calvin is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Geraldine and his brother Chuck.
Per the wishes of the family a celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Al and Becky Wade says
Doug, Maria and family. So sorry to see your father passed on. I got to know him alittle recently and found him to be such a pleasant person and I told him that. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Al and Becky Wade
Susie and Kevinn Huff says
Our thoughts are with you at this time. May remembering happy times put a smile on your faces.
David Scheetz says
To Doug and Marie our sincere condolences and prayers for the family. Dave and Gwen Scheetz.
Jenifer George says
Cal was my greatest golf cheerleader! A man of integrity, common sense, and punctuality whom I admired. You will be missed my heavenly hero!
Shirley Gidley says
To the Hoefflers
I’m sorry that I never met
Calvin.
A Cardinal fan , Bridge, reading, We had much in common! He sounds like a wonderful guy and one that offered so much to society and especially family
God Bless!
Jan Wagoner and Steve Listenberger says
We are so sorry for your loss.