Donald C. Hoffmann, Sr. of Richboro, and Surf City, NJ died of complications from COPD on Friday Jan. 25, 2019, at his home with his family. He was 81.

Born in Philadelphia, he was beloved husband of Janice Bobb Hoffmann for 60 years, son of the late Frederick and Anna Hoffmann, and brother of the late Frederick H. Hoffmann.

Donald graduated from Olney High School in January, 1955, where he played junior-varsity soccer for one year and varsity soccer for 3 years. He graduated from Millersville State Teachers College (Millersville University) in May of 1958, with a BS in Education, and began teaching at William Tennant High School in the Centennial School District in September of 1958. He moved to the new Klinger Junior High School when it opened.  There he designed the layouts of the wood and metal shops and served as chairman of the Arts Department. He also coached the junior high school soccer team. In 1965, Don completed his Master’s Degree in Education from Trenton State College (College of New Jersey).

In 1968, as one facet of a Federal ESEA Title III grant, written by Dr. Henry Ray and awarded to Centennial Schools, Don developed and implemented a program of industrial arts for kindergarten through grade six.

In 1980, Don was named “Teacher of the Year” at the 28^th Annual Conference of the Industrial Arts Association of Pennsylvania. A Life Member of the American Industrial Arts Association, he was honored as an “Outstanding Teacher of the Year” in the spring of 1981.

Don was a charter member of Advent Ev. Lutheran Church and served in many capacities over the years. The late Pastor William Walton and Don designed a baptismal font, which was then built in walnut by Don. It continues to be in use today. 

In addition to his beloved wife, Don is also survived by his daughter, Christel D. Hoffmann; son, Donald C. Jr., and his wife  Cynthia Fox-Hoffmann;  1 granddaughter, Kiersten Hoffmann; and several nieces and nephews.

Don’s family will receive condolences from 10 am until his services  at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 9, at Advent Evangelical Lutheran Church at 45 Worthington Mill Rd, Richboro. His interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donald’s name to the above church at P.O. box 840, Richboro PA 18954-0840.