Robert R. "Bob" Hoffmann

Robert “Bob” Hoffmann passed away on December 11, 2023. Even after battling several health challenges throughout the past year of his life, he was a fighter until the end. Not that this was a shock to any who knew him, as strength was one of Bob’s most defining characteristics.

Bob was born September 25, 1936 and was the last of five children. Growing up on a farm, he quickly learned how to make friends with Bunny and Charlie the cows, along with how to hold his own. While he may have been the youngest, he certainly proved he was not going to be the smallest or the weakest of the bunch. One of the most convincing exhibits of his physical strength was his Golden Glove amateur boxing career at the ripe old age of 16. However, the part that made it so impressive was that he was fighting men who were 18 and older without blinking an eye or taking many blows in the process. Sadly, a heart condition forced him into an early retirement shortly after he was allowed to legally participate.

After giving up boxing and not being allowed into the service due to his heart, Bob decided to follow in his older brother’s footsteps and began working in construction alongside him. Surprising nobody, except his high school shop teacher who said he couldn’t sharpen a pencil, let alone ever amount to anything, he proved his drive to succeed yet again. In 1973, Bob was able to start his own construction company, Bob Hoffmann Builders, a company that would come to be known as a prestigious name in homebuilding throughout southeastern Wisconsin. “Built with pride” was always his slogan and his strive for perfection was evident to all who knew him.

While Bob was becoming quite a businessman, he would not have been able to do so without the help of his loving wife Lois. After meeting in middle school, the couple knew they were “it” for each other and were married in 1960. Over the next ten years, they would have four children together. Then they embarked on the journey that was running a family business, with Lois contributing in the office and Bob focusing on the jobs themselves. Together they were able to leave a local legacy in homebuilding and construction.

Throughout his life, Bob proved to have many passions. Even after retirement from construction, he always loved to tinker around and build odds and ends. He also never gave up his love for tractors and farm equipment reminiscent of his childhood. One of his favorite things was spending time at the cottage he owned in Wild Rose, Wisconsin where he would hunt and fish the land. And of course there was his love for a cold beer in a frosted mug, something that always reminded him of building and spending time at the family bar, Hoffmann Tap.

Bob’s memory will live on through his remaining family. He is survived by his wife, Lois, and children, Dawn and Jim, along with his daughter in law Kim and grandchildren Bobbi, Courtney, Jeff, and Danny. Bob also leaves behind several beloved nieces and nephews from his late siblings Hank, Karl, Dan, and Katie. Though it is difficult, Bob has been reunited with his children, Jeff and Dennise, along with his siblings and parents. We know that they were all awaiting him with open arms as Bob fought for 18 days after the passing of his brother Dan, a number that was dear to him as it was the number Jeff wore for all his athletics. We will hold

him in our hearts forever and will live how he taught us: with strength and never quitting without a fight.

A visitation will be held on Friday December 22, 2023 at MAX A. SASS & SONS GREENRIDGE CHAPEL, 4747 S. 60th St. Greenfield, WI, 53220 from 10am until the time of funeral service at 12pm.  Burial to follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park in Oak Creek.