- Date Of Birth: August 7, 1932
- Date Of Death: December 13, 2022
- State: Florida
Dr. William Edward Hoffmeister, “Bill” entered fully into the presence of our Lord on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at the age of 90, in New Smyrna Beach, FL. He passed peacefully into the Heavenly Kingdom surrounded by his wife and four children.
Bill was born on August 7, 1932 in Baltimore, MD. He was the son of William Simon Hoffmeister, Ph.D. and Emma “Dolly” Hoffmeister and sister of Susan Hoffmeister Wilson.
Bill attended Westminster College in Fulton, MO for undergraduate school and proceeded to the University of Oklahoma Medical School. While a senior resident, Bill met the love of his life, Linda Shockey. The two were married on November 27, 1964. Bill and Linda lovingly lived together as husband and wife for 58 years.
Bill relocated to Winter Park, FL as one of the first neurosurgeons in the area where he reverently followed his passion. He cared for thousands of people, saving countless lives.
Bill served a term as the president of The Florida Neurosurgical Society, and was a member of the Congress of Neurosurgical Surgeons. He was a member of the Winter Park Rotary, Free Masons, Quiet Birdman Society and an amateur Ham Radio operator. He was a member of St.
The most precious gift to Bill was his family. He had a deep dedication and love for each and every one of them. Love for them was boundless. Words cannot describe the pride and joy that he felt for each of his seven grandchildren. He had the privilege of seeing them grow and mature into such wonderful individuals. Our family are the jewels in our crown.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; his four children, William S. Hoffmeister II, John Barron Hoffmeister, Ashley H. Daniels and Kristin H. Collings; seven grandchildren, Patrick Logan Daniels, Taylor Spring Collings, Harrison Lloyd Daniels, William Hunter Hoffmeister, Aubrey Grace Collings, Lindsay Kate Hoffmeister and Lillian Elizabeth Daniels.
