Thomas' Obituary
Thomas Edward Hofmeyer
Beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Thomas Edward Hofmeyer, 92 of Fowler, IN returned to our Heavenly Father on November 15, 2023. He was born on November 7, 1931 in Cedar Grove, IN and passed peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was the son of the late Harry and Emma Hofmeyer.
In 1939, he moved with his family to Benton County. He attended grade school at St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Earl Park, IN and graduated from Earl Park High School in 1950. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951-1954.
Tom married Margaret J. Schwartz on August 21, 1954 in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dunnington, IN. Reverend Father Francis Scheck officiated.
Tom farmed his entire life in Benton County - grain, cattle, and hogs. He was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, Knights of Columbus, and American Legion Post 57. In 1972, he was president of the first Earl Park Fall Festival St. John the Baptist Pork Chop booth. He was a supervisor for Benton County Soil and Water.
Tom and Margaret assisted priests and other team members in presenting Marriage Encounter weekends throughout the Catholic Diocese of Lafayette and also worked Pre-Cana classes for engaged couples in Benton County. He enjoyed woodworking, stained glass, and fishing as his hobbies. He was an avid John Wayne movie fan. He loved playing cards with his family and friends. His pride and joy were his family members.
Surviving with his wife of 69 years are five children: William Hofmeyer, Kenneth (Chris) Hofmeyer, all of Fowler, IN; Lori (Paul) Shultz of Earl Park, IN; and Alan (Lesa) of Otterbein, IN; Carol (Beau) Chapman of Lafayette, IN; Polly (Tim) Holling of Oxford, IN; eight grandchildren: Samuel (Elizabeth) and Benjamen Hofmeyer; Sarah, Jacob (Rebecca), Maria, and Elizabeth Hofmeyer; and Justin and Emma Shultz. There are five great grandchildren: Jayce, Faith, Remington, Huntley and Elliette Hofmeyer. One sister survives: Sr. Anna Marie (Alice) of the Sisters of Francis Of Perpetual Adoration.
He was proceeded in death by his parents; five siblings: Mary Jo, Charles, Richard, and two infant sisters, Jane and Conradine; and one daughter, Katherine Hofmeyer.
There will be a Rosary Service at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 13, 2024 with a Memorial Mass to follow at 11:00 am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Earl Park, IN.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that Memorial Contributions be made to St. John's Church or The Benton County Cancer Society.
