Darryl Charles Hoffman March 5, 1944 • July 24, 2026 Rose Mary Hoffman December 18, 1945 • July 30, 2026

Darryl Charles Hoffman

March 5, 1944 • July 24, 2026

Rose Mary Hoffman 

December 18, 1945 • July 30, 2026

Darryl Charles Hoffman, 82, passed away July 24, 2026.  Six days later, July 30, 2026, Rose Mary “Rosie” Hoffman joined him at age 80.  

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2026, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Benson, Minnesota, with the rosary at 4:30 p.m.  Visitation will continue from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2026 at St. Francis Catholic Church, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m.  Burial will be in the St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Benson. Memorials are preferred to St. Francis Catholic Church or the Alzheimer’s Association. 

Darryl was known for his strength, wisdom, infectious laugh, and unwavering love for his family. He found great joy in gardening, hunting, fishing, and time spent sharing those passions with family and friends.

Rosie was the heart of their home - kind, gentle, compassionate, and deeply devoted to those she loved. She loved her flowers, whether they were in her garden or a stunning bouquet on the table.  She enjoyed entertaining and was known for delicious meals and desserts. Her beautiful spirit touched everyone she met.

Their love story began at a teen dance at the Kato Ballroom in Mankato. They were united in marriage  January 25, 1964, at All Saints Catholic Church in Madison Lake during a blizzard. Together they shared 62 years of marriage and built a life centered on faith, family, hard work, and love. 

Darryl was born March 5, 1944, to Donald and Daisy (Flowers) Hoffman. He graduated from Cleveland High School in Cleveland. Darryl served as manager of the Benson Alfalfa Plant and Glacial Plains Cooperative before retiring in 2007.

Rosie was born December 18, 1945, to Cletus and Valeria (Haefner) Frederick. She graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel Academy in Mankato. She served as a dispatcher/jailer for Swift County for almost 30 years before retiring in 2010.

Darryl and Rosie are survived by their five children: Ryan (Amy) Hoffman of Raytown, MO; Julie (Richard) Kunz of Eagle Lake; Randy (Heidi) Hoffman of New York Mills; Thomas (Carrie) Hoffman of Nicollet; and Michael Hoffman of Benson. They are also survived by 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and preceded in death by two infant granddaughters.

Arrangements are with Zniewski Funeral Home of Benson. andersontebeest.com