Henry M. Hoffmann, 89, of Troy, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021.  He was born on September 19,1931, in Manchester, MO, the first son of Marvin and Ida Hoffmann nee Kraus.  After completion of school, he worked on the family farm. His cousin Amelia, introduced him to a friend, June Decker, at a Hoffmann family gathering in Dixon, MO.  He was drafted into the United States Army in 1952 and corresponded with June during this time.  He served his country faithfully, with honor, for 2 years during the Korean War.  Upon his return, the couple began dating and on September 3, 1955, he married the love of his life, Emma June Decker, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Maplewood, MO. They first lived in Maplewood, later moving to Ballwin.  The happy couple was blessed with two daughters, Shirley and Janice.  Henry worked for Union Electric as a traveling operator, did electrical repair, and had his own business, Rockwood Heating and Cooling.  He and June retired in 1989.  They spent much time traveling throughout the United States and abroad.  Being a country boy at heart, they moved back to Troy.  Throughout those years, he spent many months as the construction supervisor during the expansion of their church, Trinity Lutheran, of Troy.  He enjoyed working in the yard, spending time with family and friends, and kept busy with his genealogy.

Henry was a very devoted, and generous husband, father and grandfather.  He cherished and enjoyed his family, especially his children and grandchildren.  He will be dearly missed and remembered lovingly by all those who knew him.

He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 66 years, Emma June Hoffmann, of Warrenton, MO, 2 daughters; Shirley Hoffmann of Desloge, MO, and Janice (Lee) Walters of Warrenton, MO, 3 grandchildren; Michael Henry Richmond, Senior Airman Andrew Walters (Air Force), and Petty Officer 1 ^st Class Alex (Cherilyn) Walters (Navy), 3 brothers; Robert (Joyce) Hoffmann of Highland, IL, Arthur (Carol) Hoffmann of Montgomery City, MO, and Marvin (Pat) Hoffmann of Warrenton, MO, plus numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin  Hoffmann and Ida Louise Hoffmann nee Kraus, his sister, Irene Eddy and his granddaughter, Kathryn Richmond Killian.

Visitation to be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., at  Trinity Lutheran Church, 1307 Boone Street, Troy, MO, 63379.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at 11:00 a.m.,  also at the church. Pastor Garry McCracken to officiate. Serving as pallbearers:  Alex Walters, Keith Eddy, Art Hoffmann, Dale Hoffmann, David Hoffmann, Doug Decker and honorary pallbearers: Michael Richmond and Andrew Walters.

Interment to follow in Troy City Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to: The Alzheimer's  Foundation of America or American Diabetes Association c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO, 63379, 636-528-8244.  Friends and family are invited to visit our website at mccoyblossomfh.com to sign the on-line guest register.