- Date Of Birth: August 31, 1959
- Date Of Death: September 29, 2020
- State: Illinois
Jerry Dale Hoffman, 61, of O’Fallon, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on August 31, 1959, in Belleville, IL. He was the Associate Director of Admissions at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Jerry met the love of his life, Judith Lynn Collins, at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and they married on October 8, 1983. Together, they had four children and two grandchildren, and he attended every sporting event of theirs. Jerry coached a variety of his children’s sporting activities and loved to play any games that involved the family. Jerry was the definition of a dedicated dad and grandfather.
Jerry was a devout member of the First Baptist Church of O’Fallon. He was a fan of NASCAR, dirt track racing, and of the St. Louis Cardinals, even getting to meet Ozzie Smith. His hobbies included playing softball, playing cards, and playing the piano.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Charles L. Hoffman.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Judith Lynn Hoffman of O’Fallon, IL; mother, Norva Lea Hoffman nee Miers of Shiloh, IL; children, Lindsey (Jared) Shorter of O’Fallon, IL, Amanda (Matthew) Jetter of Fairview Heights, IL, Emily Hoffman of O’Fallon, IL, and Adam Hoffman of Collinsville, IL; brother, Terry Hoffman of Beaverdam, VA; nephews, Kevin (Blair) VanCoutren of O’Fallon, MO and Terry “T.J.” (Megan) Hoffman Jr. of Columbia, MO; grandchildren, Blake Shorter and Aiden Shorter; and many cousins and extended family.
