Donald Rae

Hoffmann

Donald Rae Hoffmann, born May 23, 1933, in Neelyville, Missouri, to the late Edwin George and Mary Irene (Smith) Hoffmann.  He departed this life on December 28, 2022, surrounded by family at The Baptist Home in Arcadia, Missouri.

Donald was united in marriage on January 31, 1953, to the late Betty Mae Taylor.  They were blessed with five children, and she preceded him in death on March 10,1998.  Donald was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of the Lower Doe Run Missionary Baptist Church.  On November 2, 2000, he united in marriage to Thelma Brewster.  Donald is survived by his wife, Thelma Hoffmann of Lewis Center, Ohio; one son, Dan (Kathy) Hoffmann of Ellington, Missouri; three daughters, Debbie (Larry) Lewis of Union, Missouri, Jeanette Davis (Jeff Lee) of Dittmer, Missouri, and Joyce (Perry) Lewis of Ellington, Missouri; one brother, James (Mary) Hoffmann of Wentzville, Missouri; two sisters, Minnie Gilliam of Dallas, Texas, and Mary (Lewis) Shultz of Pea Ridge, Arkansas.  He is also survived by 10 grandkids, 21 great grandkids, and 3 great-great grandkids.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Betty Mae, a daughter, Janet Kay, two granddaughters, Andrea Joy and Jana Kay, a great grand baby, Joshua Perry, and his sister, Ola Smith.

Donald enjoyed gardening, fishing, listening to Southern Gospel music, spreading God's word to everyone he met, and long walks through the woods.  He felt he was closest to God while enjoying nature.  He will be deeply missed by family, friends, and all those that ever had the joy of meeting him.

Visitation: Friday, December 30, 2022, 10-11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to immediately follow at 11:00 AM

Minister: Bro. Melvin Meade assisted by Donald's brother, Jim Hoffmann

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri