Mr. Robert Michael Hofer

Robert Michael “Mike” Hofer, 81, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020, in Anderson. He was a long time resident of Pendleton. He was born April 2, 1938, in Elwood to the late Lyndon & Katherine Emma (Murray) Hofer. Mike was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired in 2007 from GM as a truck driver for 44 years. He attended Pendleton Christian Church and was a member of the Fall Creek Conservation Club. Mike was known for frequently walking through his beloved Pendleton, where he enjoyed talking with folks and no animal was a stranger to him. He is survived by his wife, Miriam E. (Wisehart) Hofer; sons, Michael C. (wife, Beth) Hofer and Christopher L. (wife, Kellie) Schnepp; grandchildren, Max, Abby, Kix, Bradley (wife, Melissa), Brent (wife, Jenni), & Brandon (wife, Samantha); great grandchildren, Riley, Harper, Laine, & Olivia; sisters-in-law, Jane (husband, Ken) Tullis and Mary Hofer; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brothers, John & Kenny Hofer. Services will be conducted by Pastor Michael Canada at 1 pm Monday, January 27, at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Lahm Chapel, Pendleton. Burial will be at Grove Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 am until the time of services at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Madison County Humane Society.