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Robert A. Hoffer, CAMP Rehoboth contributor

June 14, 2017

Robert A. Hoffer, 65, of Rehoboth Beach, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Cadia Renaissance after losing his fight to recover from a brain injury and stroke. He was born May 2, 1952, in Philipsburg, Pa., son of the late William and Marian (Hagyard) Hoffer.

Bob graduated from Philipsburg-Osceola High School, Lock Haven University with a bachelor of science degree in education, and received his master’s degree from Penn State University. Bob taught elementary school in the Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District for 35 years, retiring in 2009.

Upon retirement, he and his husband moved to their dream destination of Rehoboth Beach, where he became a faithful volunteer of CAMP Rehoboth Community Center and proudly served on their board of directors since 2013. Bob enjoyed singing with the CAMP chorus. He was very active both on stage and behind the scenes for over 30 years, first with the Altoona Community Theater (PA) and most recently with Possum Point Players in Georgetown. Bob enjoyed going to the movies, traveling and going on cruises, Thursday night "Cheers" at Rigby's, "Local Fridays" at Aqua, "Sunday Funday" at Purple Parrot, birthday celebrations at Dos Locos, and happy hours with his fellow Four Musketeers.

He was a member of All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Rehoboth. Bob was a loving and devoted husband, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was loved by many, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Bob is survived by his beloved husband and life partner of over 36 years, Max Dick Jr.; his brother Mike of Tennessee; his cousins Jim Robbins (Linda), and Patti Eney (Mark); a niece and nephew; and a close, loving community of friends who became his extended family of choice.

A Celebration of Bob's Life will be held Wednesday, June 21, at 11 a.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach, where friends may call beginning at 10 a.m., and a luncheon will follow. Private inurnment will take place at Epworth UMC Cemetery. All arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Lewes.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Bob's memory to CAMP Rehoboth, 37 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, or www.Camprehoboth.com.

Please visit Bob's Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.

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