Sharon J. Hoffmann, age 84, passed away peacefully August 26, 2022 at The Pines memory care center in Embarrass.
Sharon was born on June 27, 1938 in Kaukauna to the late Benjamin and Marie Pahl. She often told stories of the fun times she had growing up and playing with her siblings and neighbors in the “Hollow” behind their home. She graduated in 1956 from Kaukauna high school where she did well academically and excelled in many sports. Sharon married Robert J. Hoffmann on August 20, 1960 in Kaukauna. They had four children and raised them on their hobby pig farm on county road I. Sharon was hard working and hard playing person. She had a quick wit and a zest for life. She was an appreciated employee at businesses such as Thilmany pulp and paper, Hanson Glove Co., Clintonville Co-op, Clint-Mar supper club, Donaldson’s Cleaning and Koeppen’s Taxi Service. Sharon was a very giving person and always remembered to send birthday and other cards to her family and friends. For years she also delivered meals to the elderly with the Meals on Wheels program. Sports were a passion for Sharon throughout her life. She was on bowling leagues and fast pitch softball leagues and competed in tournaments around the state in both sports. “Huffy” was a force to be reckoned with at first base. She also competed in tavern league volleyball and in curling league. She was also an avid golfer. Deer hunting with the Koelbl gang and grouse (road) hunting at Nookie’s cottage were also sports she enjoyed. She liked watching the Packers, Badgers and Brewers on TV. Sharon was an excellent cook. Whether it was Grandma Pahl’s potato dumplings or impromptu “Rhinelander Hash” at Wendt’s cottage, everything turned out delicious. She would always make extra so she could share some with anyone she knew who could use it. She also loved a good party and to entertain. She hosted many very fun parties and celebrations for family and friends at their little farm. During her life Sharon and Bob enjoyed traveling with their friends. They explored many places in the United States and traveled to places such as the Holy Land. Sharon was a long time member of Saint Rose Catholic Parish where she helped with Wednesday night bingo, ushering during service, cleaning the rectory and working at the parish food booth at Packer games at Lambeau field. In her later years she became a member of the Red Hat Ladies and looked forward to the camaraderie of her friends and the adventures they would go on.
*Sharon is survived by and will be greatly missed by:
Her Husband: Robert Hoffmann.
Her Children: David (Brenda) Hoffmann, Dennis (Denise) Hoffmann, Dawn McGlin, and Diana (Clint Koelbl) Hoffmann.
Grandchildren: Magen, Haley, Brooklyn, Addison, Dawson, Dayton, Adam, & Alex.
Step-Grandchildren: Jason, Alicia, & Lenny.
Step-Great-Granddaughter: Madyson.
A Sister: Joann Hamilton.
Brothers: Duane & Bruce Pahl.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Ron Pahl, brother-in-law Chuck Hamilton, and a sister-in-law Joan Pahl.
Sharon’s funeral mass will be held Friday, September 2, 2022 at 11am at St. Rose Catholic Church in Clintonville with Fr. Simon Muriithi Minyati officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4-7pm at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory in Clintonville and at the church on Friday from 10am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established by Sharon’s family. They’d like to thank the staff at St. Joseph Residence, Care Partners, The Pines, and ThedaCare At Home Hospice for the wonderful care given to Sharon. www.eberhardtstevenson.com