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Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Patricia A. Hoffman
Patricia A. Hoffman
Anamosa
Patricia A. Hoffman, 86, of Anamosa, formerly of Marion, died Monday, March 10, 2025.
There will be no formal funeral or burial service. There will be a public celebration of life on Saturday, March 15th from 11 am to 2 pm at Fawn Creek Country Club. The address is 1601 130th St., Anamosa, IA 52205.
Patricia is survived by her children, Randall Hoffman of Texas and Rhonda Heasty (Rex Heasty) of Anamosa, IA; brother, Terry Knapp (Judy Knapp); sisters, Karen Kintzle (Darrell Kintzle) and sister-in-law Jane Knapp; grandchildren, Jessica Kula, Jenna Haag, Jacob Heasty, JD Hoffman, Ashley Hoffman, Kirsten Tatum, Tara Porter, Nichole Gray and many great-grandchildren who she adored.
She was preceded in death by Dean Hoffman (first husband), Kenneth Hoffman (second husband), Brett Hoffman (son), David Knapp (brother), Donald Knapp (brother), and Howard and Norma Knapp (parents).
Patricia (Pat) had a career in Home Interiors for many, many years. She loved to travel and spend time with her family and friends. She especially loved spending time with her great-grandchildren near and far away. They were the light of her life.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the family.