Vaughn C. Hofmeier, of Salina, was peacefully taken to his heavenly home surrounded by his family on January 2, 2017.
Vaughn was born on March 20, 1934, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Hugo and Verna Hofmeier. He was the second of three sons.
Vaughn met the love of his life, Barbara Reed, and the couple married on January 30, 1954. The two began their lives together in Junction City, Kansas, where Vaughn worked as Assistant Manager for the Home Lumber Company. They welcomed their first son, Dennis, in 1955, and twin boys, Gary and Larry, in 1957. The family moved to McPherson, Kansas, where Vaughn continued work in the lumber business by managing Lake Superior Lumber Company. Their first daughter, Connie, was born in 1960. Opportunity for professional growth led Vaughn and the family to Galva, Kansas, where he managed Galva Lumber Company. Shortly after, the couple welcomed their second daughter, Sharon. Being active in both his community and his children’s lives was always important to Vaughn and he did so through various roles including little league baseball coach, city councilman, assistant Boy Scout Leader, member of Jr. Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, a school board member and Assistant Fire Chief. In 1972, Vaughn became Manager for Morrison Building Supply in Salina, and the family relocated to Assaria, Kansas. Eventually the family would move once more, to Salina, Kansas where Vaughn would continue working for Morrison’s, which later became Payless Cashways. Vaughn continued his community involvement in various capacities including as Vice President of the North Salina Lions Club. He retired in 1998 and spent the rest of his years living life to the fullest with his wife and ever-growing family.
After retiring Vaughn and Barbara remained active through various community organizations where they volunteered many hours of their time, including the Salina Food Bank, Salina Regional Health Center, and the Salina Senior Center. Vaughn had a passion for reading, traveling, bowling, golfing, Yankee’s baseball, woodworking, keeping a meticulous landscape including a passion for roses and gardening, and remained strong in his faith and love of God even during life’s biggest trials.
Vaughn and Barbara have been faithful and active members of the Mentor United Methodist Church in Mentor, KS, for nearly 45 years. He has served in various capacities within the church community including as a Certified Lay Leader and founder of the SPARC committee, primarily known for its first Saturday of the month free-will offering breakfast, which has continued for nearly 14 years.
Vaughn’s most notable attribute was his love and dedication to his family and the legacy he leaves behind is perhaps his greatest gift.
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 63 years, Barbara of Salina; his five children: Dennis (Jamie) Hofmeier of Salina, Gary (Pam) Hofmeier of Wichita, Larry (Cathy) Hofmeier of Baldwin City, Connie Hofmeier-Karber of Salina, and Sharon (Philip) Salazar of Topeka; his twelve grandchildren: Dustin Hofmeier (Tera) of Raymore, Missouri, Kylee (Chris) Comeau of Salina, Adam Hofmeier of Ottawa, Abby (Jonathan) Strong of Baldwin City, Kate (TJ) Soto of Erie, Colorado, Tori (Andrew) Capps of Wichita, Zac (Kelsie) Salazar of Lenexa, Ben Hofmeier of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sam Hofmeier of Lafayette, Indiana, Becca Karber of Salina, Lynsey (Derek) Bledsoe of Topeka, and Nick Karber of Denver, Colorado; his eleven great-grandchildren: Kaiden, Kort, Cooper, Ava, Gavin, Collin, Easton, Hugo, Wyatt, Karlie, and Ryan; and his two brothers, Lee (Lois) Hofmeier of Harper and Ray (Linda) Hofmeier of Hutchinson.
A visitation will be held Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 9 am to 7 pm at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home in Salina, with family receiving guests from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Friends and family are invited to a funeral service in honor of Vaughn’s life on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 10 am at Mentor United Methodist Church in Mentor, KS. Burial will follow at Inman Rural Cemetery the same day.
Memorial contributions may be made in Vaughn’s honor to The Salina Food Bank, The Salina Rescue Mission, or The Tammy Walker Cancer Center.
Vaughn was born on March 20, 1934, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Hugo and Verna Hofmeier. He was the second of three sons.
Vaughn met the love of his life, Barbara Reed, and the couple married on January 30, 1954. The two began their lives together in Junction City, Kansas, where Vaughn worked as Assistant Manager for the Home Lumber Company. They welcomed their first son, Dennis, in 1955, and twin boys, Gary and Larry, in 1957. The family moved to McPherson, Kansas, where Vaughn continued work in the lumber business by managing Lake Superior Lumber Company. Their first daughter, Connie, was born in 1960. Opportunity for professional growth led Vaughn and the family to Galva, Kansas, where he managed Galva Lumber Company. Shortly after, the couple welcomed their second daughter, Sharon. Being active in both his community and his children’s lives was always important to Vaughn and he did so through various roles including little league baseball coach, city councilman, assistant Boy Scout Leader, member of Jr. Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, a school board member and Assistant Fire Chief. In 1972, Vaughn became Manager for Morrison Building Supply in Salina, and the family relocated to Assaria, Kansas. Eventually the family would move once more, to Salina, Kansas where Vaughn would continue working for Morrison’s, which later became Payless Cashways. Vaughn continued his community involvement in various capacities including as Vice President of the North Salina Lions Club. He retired in 1998 and spent the rest of his years living life to the fullest with his wife and ever-growing family.
After retiring Vaughn and Barbara remained active through various community organizations where they volunteered many hours of their time, including the Salina Food Bank, Salina Regional Health Center, and the Salina Senior Center. Vaughn had a passion for reading, traveling, bowling, golfing, Yankee’s baseball, woodworking, keeping a meticulous landscape including a passion for roses and gardening, and remained strong in his faith and love of God even during life’s biggest trials.
Vaughn and Barbara have been faithful and active members of the Mentor United Methodist Church in Mentor, KS, for nearly 45 years. He has served in various capacities within the church community including as a Certified Lay Leader and founder of the SPARC committee, primarily known for its first Saturday of the month free-will offering breakfast, which has continued for nearly 14 years.
Vaughn’s most notable attribute was his love and dedication to his family and the legacy he leaves behind is perhaps his greatest gift.
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 63 years, Barbara of Salina; his five children: Dennis (Jamie) Hofmeier of Salina, Gary (Pam) Hofmeier of Wichita, Larry (Cathy) Hofmeier of Baldwin City, Connie Hofmeier-Karber of Salina, and Sharon (Philip) Salazar of Topeka; his twelve grandchildren: Dustin Hofmeier (Tera) of Raymore, Missouri, Kylee (Chris) Comeau of Salina, Adam Hofmeier of Ottawa, Abby (Jonathan) Strong of Baldwin City, Kate (TJ) Soto of Erie, Colorado, Tori (Andrew) Capps of Wichita, Zac (Kelsie) Salazar of Lenexa, Ben Hofmeier of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sam Hofmeier of Lafayette, Indiana, Becca Karber of Salina, Lynsey (Derek) Bledsoe of Topeka, and Nick Karber of Denver, Colorado; his eleven great-grandchildren: Kaiden, Kort, Cooper, Ava, Gavin, Collin, Easton, Hugo, Wyatt, Karlie, and Ryan; and his two brothers, Lee (Lois) Hofmeier of Harper and Ray (Linda) Hofmeier of Hutchinson.
A visitation will be held Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 9 am to 7 pm at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home in Salina, with family receiving guests from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Friends and family are invited to a funeral service in honor of Vaughn’s life on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 10 am at Mentor United Methodist Church in Mentor, KS. Burial will follow at Inman Rural Cemetery the same day.
Memorial contributions may be made in Vaughn’s honor to The Salina Food Bank, The Salina Rescue Mission, or The Tammy Walker Cancer Center.
Vaughn C. Hofmeier, of Salina, was peacefully taken to his heavenly home surrounded by his family on January 2, 2017.
Vaughn was born on March 20, 1934, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Hugo and Verna Hofmeier. He was the second of three sons.
Vaughn met the love of his life, Barbara Reed, and the couple married on January 30, 1954. The two began their lives together in Junction City, Kansas, where Vaughn worked as Assistant Manager for the Home Lumber Company. They welcomed their first son, Dennis, in 1955, and twin boys, Gary and Larry, in 1957. The family moved to McPherson, Kansas, where Vaughn continued work in the lumber business by managing Lake Superior Lumber Company. Their first daughter, Connie, was born in 1960. Opportunity for professional growth led Vaughn and the family to Galva, Kansas, where he managed Galva Lumber Company. Shortly after, the couple welcomed their second daughter, Sharon. Being active in both his community and his children’s lives was always important to Vaughn and he did so through various roles including little league baseball coach, city councilman, assistant Boy Scout Leader, member of Jr. Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, a school board member and Assistant Fire Chief. In 1972, Vaughn became Manager for Morrison Building Supply in Salina, and the family relocated to Assaria, Kansas. Eventually the family would move once more, to Salina, Kansas where Vaughn would continue working for Morrison’s, which later became Payless Cashways. Vaughn continued his community involvement in various capacities including as Vice President of the North Salina Lions Club. He retired in 1998 and spent the rest of his years living life to the fullest with his wife and ever-growing family.
After retiring Vaughn and Barbara remained active through various community organizations where they volunteered many hours of their time, including the Salina Food Bank, Salina Regional Health Center, and the Salina Senior Center. Vaughn had a passion for reading, traveling, bowling, golfing, Yankee’s baseball, woodworking, keeping a meticulous landscape including a passion for roses and gardening, and remained strong in his faith and love of God even during life’s biggest trials.
Vaughn and Barbara have been faithful and active members of the Mentor United Methodist Church in Mentor, KS, for nearly 45 years. He has served in various capacities within the church community including as a Certified Lay Leader and founder of the SPARC committee, primarily known for its first Saturday of the month free-will offering breakfast, which has continued for nearly 14 years.
Vaughn’s most notable attribute was his love and dedication to his family and the legacy he leaves behind is perhaps his greatest gift.
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 63 years, Barbara of Salina; his five children: Dennis (Jamie) Hofmeier of Salina, Gary (Pam) Hofmeier of Wichita, Larry (Cathy) Hofmeier of Baldwin City, Connie Hofmeier-Karber of Salina, and Sharon (Philip) Salazar of Topeka; his twelve grandchildren: Dustin Hofmeier (Tera) of Raymore, Missouri, Kylee (Chris) Comeau of Salina, Adam Hofmeier of Ottawa, Abby (Jonathan) Strong of Baldwin City, Kate (TJ) Soto of Erie, Colorado, Tori (Andrew) Capps of Wichita, Zac (Kelsie) Salazar of Lenexa, Ben Hofmeier of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sam Hofmeier of Lafayette, Indiana, Becca Karber of Salina, Lynsey (Derek) Bledsoe of Topeka, and Nick Karber of Denver, Colorado; his eleven great-grandchildren: Kaiden, Kort, Cooper, Ava, Gavin, Collin, Easton, Hugo, Wyatt, Karlie, and Ryan; and his two brothers, Lee (Lois) Hofmeier of Harper and Ray (Linda) Hofmeier of Hutchinson.
A visitation will be held Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 9 am to 7 pm at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home in Salina, with family receiving guests from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Friends and family are invited to a funeral service in honor of Vaughn’s life on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 10 am at Mentor United Methodist Church in Mentor, KS. Burial will follow at Inman Rural Cemetery the same day.
Memorial contributions may be made in Vaughn’s honor to The Salina Food Bank, The Salina Rescue Mission, or The Tammy Walker Cancer Center.
Vaughn was born on March 20, 1934, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Hugo and Verna Hofmeier. He was the second of three sons.
Vaughn met the love of his life, Barbara Reed, and the couple married on January 30, 1954. The two began their lives together in Junction City, Kansas, where Vaughn worked as Assistant Manager for the Home Lumber Company. They welcomed their first son, Dennis, in 1955, and twin boys, Gary and Larry, in 1957. The family moved to McPherson, Kansas, where Vaughn continued work in the lumber business by managing Lake Superior Lumber Company. Their first daughter, Connie, was born in 1960. Opportunity for professional growth led Vaughn and the family to Galva, Kansas, where he managed Galva Lumber Company. Shortly after, the couple welcomed their second daughter, Sharon. Being active in both his community and his children’s lives was always important to Vaughn and he did so through various roles including little league baseball coach, city councilman, assistant Boy Scout Leader, member of Jr. Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, a school board member and Assistant Fire Chief. In 1972, Vaughn became Manager for Morrison Building Supply in Salina, and the family relocated to Assaria, Kansas. Eventually the family would move once more, to Salina, Kansas where Vaughn would continue working for Morrison’s, which later became Payless Cashways. Vaughn continued his community involvement in various capacities including as Vice President of the North Salina Lions Club. He retired in 1998 and spent the rest of his years living life to the fullest with his wife and ever-growing family.
After retiring Vaughn and Barbara remained active through various community organizations where they volunteered many hours of their time, including the Salina Food Bank, Salina Regional Health Center, and the Salina Senior Center. Vaughn had a passion for reading, traveling, bowling, golfing, Yankee’s baseball, woodworking, keeping a meticulous landscape including a passion for roses and gardening, and remained strong in his faith and love of God even during life’s biggest trials.
Vaughn and Barbara have been faithful and active members of the Mentor United Methodist Church in Mentor, KS, for nearly 45 years. He has served in various capacities within the church community including as a Certified Lay Leader and founder of the SPARC committee, primarily known for its first Saturday of the month free-will offering breakfast, which has continued for nearly 14 years.
Vaughn’s most notable attribute was his love and dedication to his family and the legacy he leaves behind is perhaps his greatest gift.
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 63 years, Barbara of Salina; his five children: Dennis (Jamie) Hofmeier of Salina, Gary (Pam) Hofmeier of Wichita, Larry (Cathy) Hofmeier of Baldwin City, Connie Hofmeier-Karber of Salina, and Sharon (Philip) Salazar of Topeka; his twelve grandchildren: Dustin Hofmeier (Tera) of Raymore, Missouri, Kylee (Chris) Comeau of Salina, Adam Hofmeier of Ottawa, Abby (Jonathan) Strong of Baldwin City, Kate (TJ) Soto of Erie, Colorado, Tori (Andrew) Capps of Wichita, Zac (Kelsie) Salazar of Lenexa, Ben Hofmeier of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sam Hofmeier of Lafayette, Indiana, Becca Karber of Salina, Lynsey (Derek) Bledsoe of Topeka, and Nick Karber of Denver, Colorado; his eleven great-grandchildren: Kaiden, Kort, Cooper, Ava, Gavin, Collin, Easton, Hugo, Wyatt, Karlie, and Ryan; and his two brothers, Lee (Lois) Hofmeier of Harper and Ray (Linda) Hofmeier of Hutchinson.
A visitation will be held Thursday, January 5, 2017 from 9 am to 7 pm at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home in Salina, with family receiving guests from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Friends and family are invited to a funeral service in honor of Vaughn’s life on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 10 am at Mentor United Methodist Church in Mentor, KS. Burial will follow at Inman Rural Cemetery the same day.
Memorial contributions may be made in Vaughn’s honor to The Salina Food Bank, The Salina Rescue Mission, or The Tammy Walker Cancer Center.
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