Rev. Larry John Hofer's Obituary
The Rev. Larry John Hofer passed away on May 28, 2024, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE, in the company of family and after 84 years of a selfless life. He was born in Toledo, OH, on September 9, 1939, to the late Mary (Emch) and Harry Hofer. He was predeceased by his sister, Shirley.
Larry graduated from Kenyon College in 1961, majoring in History. He received his Master of Divinity from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in 1964. He served two parishes in Pennsylvania and one in Chicago, where he was also Lutheran campus pastor at the University of Chicago. In 1987, he received a certificate in Anglican Studies from General Seminary and was ordained a priest. He served several parishes in Pennsylvania, ending at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, State College, where he worked for 14 years until his retirement in 2008. During retirement in Delaware, he held various positions in the diocese, including priest associate at St. Peter’s in Lewes, priest-in-charge at St. Paul’s Georgetown, and a director of diaconal formation.
Father Larry is survived by his wife of 54 years, Susan, of Lewes, DE. He is also survived by his children: Kristen (Adam) Parker of Lexington, MA, and son Eric Hofer of Port Matilda, PA, along with three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 15, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lewes, DE. In addition, it will be streamed live via St. Peter’s Facebook page OR can be streamed by clicking on the link below:
https://youtube.com/live/V9q0yLpdzaI?feature=share
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 211 Mulberry Street, Lewes, DE 19958
Please sign Reverend Hofer's Tribute Page located on this website.
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