Lloyd Henry Hofecker, 72, Enjoyed traveling, outdoors, story telling, hunting, horses and his great grandchild
Lloyd Henry Hofecker, Jr., "Snap" 72, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003 in Community Health Partners West in Lorain.
He was born July 17, 1930 in Johnstown, PA and had been a Vermilion resident the past 42 years.
He was owner operator of 2 sawmills including H & H Lumber. He had worked at Ford Motor Company for 14 years and Edwards Tree Service for 10 years.
He was a 1948 graduate of Westmont High School in Pennsylvania. He was veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean Conflict. He received a Purple Heart. He was a Sergeant in the Tank Transport Division.
He enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, story telling, hunting, horses, and his grandchild. He was a life member of AMVETS Post 22, Vermilion.
Survivors include his wife, H. Lillian (nee Peters) Hofecker of Vermilion, 2 sons, Perry Hofecker of Wakeman, and Kevin Hofecker of Vermilion; 2 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and a brother, Ted Hofecker of Vermilion.
He was preceded in death by a brother, "Jim" Marshall Hofecker in 1981 and his parents, Lloyd Sr. and Elizabeth (nee Marshall) Hofecker.
Private services will be held. The Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, handled the arrangements.