Hubert Bernard Hoff (April 30, 1919 ~ August 22, 2010) Hubert was born on April 30, 1919, in Minneota, Minnesota, to Jesse and Agnes (Hoftieg) Hoff, the second in a family of six children. His siblings included Earl, Joe, Harvey, and Stella (Alan) Smith (all deceased) and Shirley (David) Javens of Cottonwood, Minnesota. Growing up Hubert attended school in a one room school house and began his love for farming by helping on the family farm. He often talked about riding in sleighs, plowing with horses, picking corn by hand (he was unmatched in bushels per day), shocking grain, going to movies and getting candy for a nickel, playing cards with the Varpness boys and his experiences during the Great Depression. He was drafted into the Army, serving honorably in World War II, fighting in some of the toughest battles in the Pacific. After his service in the Army, Hubert returned to farming and made a decision that his children consider his best. He married Virginia Johnson of rural Clarkfield, Minnesota, in 1946, forming a 61 year marriage that resulted in six children which included: Gary (Darlene) of Coronado, California, Greg (deceased) (Wendy) of Red Wing, Minnesota, Julie Tollefson, Trina (Ron) Anderson of Alexandria, Minnesota, John of Fresno, California, and Tom (Cheryl) of Marshall, Minnesota. Their love story so far has resulted in 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Virginia and Hubert began their marriage on a farm in Normania Township and then moved and bought a farm in Swede Prairie Township in 1951. Hubert believed in serving his community. His service included being a Sunday School teacher in his lifelong church, St. Lucas Lutheran, and president of the Swede Prairie Farmers Union and Swede Prairie Township Board, to name a few. Following in his grandfather's footsteps he served as a Yellow Medicine County Commissioner, where he was recognized for fair decisions and helping people in need. Hubert was well known throughout Minnesota and parts of South Dakota for his love of cattle and his attendance at farm sales. In fact, he was so good at buying old tractors that he would buy several at one time and sometimes forget he bought them. A year later or more he would be called to pick up the machinery, which he did. His sound judgment of dairy cows was sought out by many. He assisted many young farmers launching their farming and milking careers. If he was not at home he could be found in a sales barn in Benson, Montevideo, Canby, Long Prairie or any he could find open. After retiring at age 85 he moved from rural Clarkfield to Montevideo to be close to medical care for Virginia. After Virginia passed away in 2007, he moved to Valhalla Apartments in Clarkfield. Following a stroke, Hubert passed away on August 22, 2010, in the Montevideo Hospital. He is survived by his sister, Shirley Javens; his brothers-in-law: David Javens and Alan Smith; his sisters-in-law: Charlotte Hoff, Theodora Miller and Lucille Varpness; his children and grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff at Valhalla Apartments, Clarkfield Home Care, Montevideo VA Clinic, and Montevideo Hospital for their thoughtful and gentle care; and to Mary Margaret Thiel for being such a good friend to Hubert and his family. To best describe Hubert: devoted husband, loving father, diligent dairy farmer, community servant, and a title that made him very proud "WORLD WAR II VETERAN". He will always be remembered. In Loving Memory of Hubert B. Hoff Visitation Friday, August 27, 2010 ~ 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. Lynner Funeral Home, Clarkfield, Minnesota Funeral Service Saturday, August 28, 2010 ~ 1:00 p.m. St. Lucas Lutheran Church, Normania Township Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Clergy Officiating, Pastor Steve Weston Organist, Connie Pehrson Congregational Hymns "Softly and Tenderly" "It is Well With My Soul" "On Eagles Wings" Special Music Sarah Cuddy, "Saved by Grace" Ron Anderson, "How Great Thou Art!" Casket Bearers (Hubert's Grandsons) Gerry Hoff ~ Ben Hoff Tanner Hoff ~ Taylor Hoff Matthew Tollefson ~ Luke Anderson Military Rites American Legion Post 169 Clarkfield, Minnesota Final Resting Place St. Lucas Lutheran Cemetery Normania Township, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota