John HoffenkampJohn Hoffenkamp, 91, Adrian, formerly of Rushmore, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, at Arnold Memorial Nursing Home in Adrian. Services were Thursday, Dec. 4, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Worthington. The Rev. Ken Honius officiated. Burial was in Worthington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. John Hoffenkamp was born to Jerry and Mary (Terhark) Hoffenkamp on Sept. 9, 1912, near Rushmore. He attended school in Rushmore.He married Marcella Wilke on Aug. 31, 1940, in Spencer, Iowa. They lived on a farm southeast of Rushmore until they retired and moved to Adrian in 1996. Mr. Hoffenkamp was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Worthington. He enjoyed hunting, raising dogs and farming. Survivors include three sons, Harlan (Audrey) Hoffenkamp, Atwater, LeRoy (Nancy) Hoffenkamp, Clearwater, and Rodney (Eve) Hoffenkamp, Beaver Creek; three daughters, Dianna Scherff, Worthington, Darlene (Rick) Dodds, Poway, Calif., and Kristina (David) Ripperda, Hills; 18 grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren. Mr. Hoffenkamp was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marcella, one son, Harold, three brothers and three sisters. Benson Funeral Home in Worthington was in charge of arrangements.
