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Joseph Hoffarth, 89, of Maida, ND passed away April 30, 2009 at the Maple Manor Care Center.
Joseph F. Hoffarth was born November 8, 1919 to Dominic and Anna (Schuler) Hoffarth in the Mt. Carmel area. He grew up on the family farm near Maida. He was united in marriage to Dolores Girodat on May 8, 1957 at Wales, ND. They made their home on the farm near Maida where they raised a family of five, farmed, and had cattle, pigs and chickens. He served on the Maida School Board and was a long time member of the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church of Mt. Carmel, ND.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 52 years. Dolores, his children: Arlene Hoffarth of Oakdale, MN; Kathy (Greg) Krause of Grand Forks, ND; Joleen (Steve) Kinzler of Kulm, ND; Donald (Ronda) Hoffarth of Langdon, ND, grandchildren: Kris Hoffarth, Joe Hoffarth, Jason Hoffarth, Lindsey Hoffarth, Devin Hoffarth, Casey Hoffarth, Michael Krause, Jonathan Krause, Tabitha Kinzler, Owen Kinzler, five great-grandchildren: Micah Hoffarth, Dominic Hoffarth, Aiden Hoffarth, Mia Hoffarth, Tristan Hoffarth, brothers and sisters: Margaret (Joseph) Schill of Langdon, ND; Ronald (Grace) Hoffarth of Grand Forks, ND; Mary Alice (Mathias) Girodat of Langdon, ND; Lorraine (Allen) Girodat of Crookston, MN; Frances Fischer of Fargo, ND, Dorothy (Alfred) Johnson of Moorhead, MN along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Darrell, brother Gilbert and sisters Eileen Schill and Loretta Schill.
VISITATION will begin at 2:30pm with a 4:00pm prayer service all at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Sunday, May 3, 2009. Visitation will also take place for one hour before the time of the services at the church on Monday.
SERVICES Monday May 4, 2009 at 1:00 O ‘Clock at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church of Langdon, ND.
INTERMENT Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery of Mt. Carmel, ND.
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Daniel Webster once said, "Let us never forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization."
So it was with Joe..He was a hard working farmer who loved is farm and animals and his family..and without people like Joe my work as an artist would not be around..I salute Joe for who and what he was and I greatly admired him for his own giving qualities to the community.
And now his end is hear
his hand has faced the final curtain,
My friend, I'll say it clear,
I'll state your case of which I'm certain.
You have lived a life that's full, you traveled each and every road and more, much more than this, You did it your way.
My deepest sympathy
John Bergman
To Doloris and family. My deepiest sympathy goes out to each of you during this time of sorrow and passing of Joe. He will be greatly missed by all of us but we know that he no longer suffers but enjoys peace in the kingdom of heaven, where there is no more tears,sadness but everlasting joy!
Deepiest Sympathy,
Joe LaPorte
My deepest sympathy to the Hoffarth family. I remember visiting with Joey & Dolores at Grandma Tillie's house. Joey always had time to visit. I will not be able to make it for the funeral, but will be keeping your family in my prayers.
Dana(Stremick)Erickson
uncle joie was not only my uncle, but godfather. we had some wonderful chats. almost everytime i saw him, he would make this comment, "you know char, when you were baptized, it was so darn cold and about 20 below. it was just freezing out and the wind blowing!" he always made me laugh and will miss him deeply. God Bless you all!
randy and char schill ely
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your father. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Duane & Pam Schuler
Kathy, I am so sorry to of the passing of your Father. Please extend our condolences to the entire Hoffarth family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Dave & Doreen Kartes
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