Ruth R. Hofer, age 84, of Hitchcock, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at the Huron Regional Medical Center. Her funeral service was held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October 28th at the Prairie Bible Church, rural Carpenter. Burial was in the Prairie Bible Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Ruth was born January 11, 1935, to Sam D. and Susie (Tschetter) Kleinsasser at Onida, South Dakota. At a young age, her family moved to Lake Byron Township. She attended school through the 8th grade of Sunshine School at Antelope Township.

She lived with her parents until she married Sam Hofer on February 22, 1952 at the Hutterthal Mennonite Church (now Prairie Bible Church). Together they worked for a farmer a few years. In 1956, they started their own farming operation. They also had a dairy until September 2006. They remained living on their family farm until her passing.

Ruth also worked at Armour's Café and cleaned several homes for many years.

"Granny" was the heart of her family. She was always happy to bake goodies, cook a hearty meal and can fresh produce. She cherished time sitting with her grandchildren enjoying coffee and cookies. She knew just what treats each grandchild enjoyed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; three sisters; one grandson, Albert Connor; and numerous cousins.

Grateful for having shared in her life are her husband of 67 years, Sam Hofer; three children, Lowell Hofer, Nowell "Shorty" (Deb Connor) Hofer and Rhonda Hofer; eight grandchildren, Casper (Sara) Hofer, Toby (Becky) Hofer, Kowell Hofer, Noah (Karen) Hughes, Derrick Hofer, Jena Hofer, Elie Hofer and Simon (Kristy Sorlien) Bullis; eleven great-grandchildren, Anthony, Miles, Kynslee, Daniel, Aubrey, Micah, Addison, Mason, Addilyn, Lainie and Sam; three sisters-in-law, Suzanne Kleinsasser, Lorraine Kleinsasser and Lavonne Kleinsasser; one brother-in-law, Iky Wipf; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

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