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Lloyd Keith Hofmaster
LLOYD KEITH HOFMASTER
Cedar Rapids
Lloyd Keith Hofmaster, 86, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at his winter home in Texas.
On Oct. 18, 1935, Lloyd was born on the family farm near Williamsburg, Iowa, to parents Ervin and Veda (Davis) Hofmaster. He graduated from Walford High School. Lloyd was united in marriage to Janet Lindemann on Sept. 13, 1955, in Iowa City.
He served in the U.S. Navy, a long
career as an Amway distributor and later
co-owner of DH Stores.
Lloyd was a lifelong member of the American Legion. He enjoyed golfing, watching sports, traveling with Jan, participating in tractor cade rides with his brothers, playing cards with his great friends in Texas, and spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren.
Lloyd is survived by his wife, Jan; his daughter,
Lori (Tim) Rischer of Cedar Rapids, and sons, Mike
of Newhall and Mark of New Hope, Minn.; seven grandchildren, Jess, Nikki and Abby Rischer, Jon, Michaela and Katelyn Hofmaster and Haley (David) Pearson; his brothers, Gerald (Shirley) and Bob (Charlene); sister, Shirleen (Jim) Brown of Cedar Rapids; as well as his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Sherri; and his sister, Joyce Kulhavy.
A celebration of Lloyd's life will be held later
to be announced. To share a thought,
memory or condolence with his family,
please visit www.mccalebfuneralhome.com.
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