Jerry Hans Hoffman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Please come and share your memories with people who know and love Jerry by joining the family for good conversation, coffee and traditional German desserts during the celebration of life. JERRY HANS HOFFMAN Hans Joachim Hoffmann. Jerry Hans Hoffman PhD, 80, Omaha Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, October 31st, 2018. Jerry was born January 22, 1938 to parents Heinrich and Editha Hoffmann in Germany. He immigrated to the US in 1953 and became a citizen in 1959. A dedicated scholar, he proudly graduated from Wittenberg University and The University of Pittsburgh. He spent his full professional career as a history professor at Creighton University and enjoyed his retirement in the Teton Valley in Idaho. A celebration of life will be held from 2:00-5:00pm, November 24th at Lower St. John’s on the Creighton University Campus, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178. He is preceded in death by both parents and brother-in-law, Peter Jahn. Survivors include sister, Christiana Jahn and nephews Christoph and Matthias; daughter, Tanya Hoffman Stevens (Scott) and her mother Elizabeth Hoffman, cousin, Peter Cothmann (Petra) and partner, Jeanne Christensen. Online condolences may be left at https://www.reichmuthfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Jerry’s memory be made to The Nature Conservancy(www.nature.org/en-us/membership-and-giving/donate-to-our-mission/other-ways-to-give/honor-and-tribute-giving/) or The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Wildlife Conservation Fund (www.outdoornebraska.gov/wildlifeconservationfund).

Jerry Hans Hoffman

January 22, 1938 - October 31, 2018