Carl C. Hoffman

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Carl C. Hoffman, 97, of Burgoon, Ohio, passed away November 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Carl was born on April 9, 1929, in Jackson Township Ohio, to the late Frank and Agnes Hoffman. 

Carl's journey began in the classrooms of Millersville St. Mary's Elementary School and Jackson Burgoon High School, where he laid the foundation for a life devoted to hard work and agriculture. On May 8, 1954, he united in marriage with Mary Ellen Bouillon at St. Boniface Catholic Church in New Riegel, Ohio, a partnership grounded in faith and mutual respect. Together, they cultivated not only their land but also a beautiful family. A lifelong farmer, Carl, was known for his dedication and passion for the land. He worked for the Sandusky County Home and Gries Seed Farms before acquiring an 80-acre farm in 1964, which became the heart of his agricultural endeavors. He also worked for Fostoria Industries from 1965 to 1993 and later at St. Joseph Cemetery. He enjoyed corn husking competitions, competing in numerous regional, state, and national contests. He was known affectionately as the unofficial "oldest farmer in Jackson Township" since 2022.

He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Millersville.

Surviving is his wife of 72 years, Mary Ellen; children John (Susan), Mark (Amy), Philip (Amy), Greg, Elaine (Rob) Wonderly, Lucy (Dave) Ritter, and Rose (John) McKnight; as well as 14 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Nancy Hoffman and Rita Bouillon, along with many nieces and nephews who will remember him fondly. Carl is preceded in death by his parents; his siblings: Catherine Hoffman, Mary (Paul) Eisenman, Herbert (Rita) Hoffman, Emma Rose (Daniel) Jenkins, Paul (Betty) Hoffman, Thomas Hoffman, Dorothy (Bernard) Alt, and great grandchild Elijah Abbott. 

A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 865 SR 635 in Helena, Ohio. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Monsignor Tad Oxley and Father Ted Miller will officiate the service. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, CR 41, Helena, Ohio. For those unable to attend, live streaming of the service will be available on Carl's obituary page on the funeral home's website. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial donations be made to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 865 SR 635, Helena, OH 43435, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. 

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the special caregivers Marilyn, Shelly, and Pat; and the staffs of Heartland Hospice, Valley View Health Campus, and Elmwood Communities Assisted Living for their care and support.