Birth: November 17, 1955
Death: August 18, 2023
Location: Lot 91, Section 7, New Addition
Paul Hofrichter Obituary
Paul J. Hofrichter, 67
CENTRAL CITY – Paul J. Hofrichter, 67, of Central City, passed away on August 18, 2023 at CHI- Health Good Samaritan Kearney.
A Celebration of Hope service will be held on Saturday, August 26th at 9 a.m. at Heartland Evangelical Free Church in Central City. Pastor Paul Canady will officiate. The service will be streamed live at https://www.youtube.com/@HeartlandEFC.
Paul was born on November 17, 1955 in Wood River to Roy and Wanda Hofrichter. He was raised and received his education in Wood River, graduating from Kings Garden High School in 1974. He went on to attend college at Seattle Pacific University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theory and Composition. Later he earned a Master of Arts in Theology/Theological Studies through Trinity College of the Bible and Trinity Theological Seminary and was also ordained by the Evangelical Free Church of America.
On October 28, 1978, Paul was united in marriage to Diana Woolbright. Four children were blessed into this union. The couple spent 17 years as missionaries with the Janz team in Germany before returning to Grand Island, and ultimately making their home in Central City.
Paul was the Pastor at Mamre Evangelical Free Church in Marquette, NE. He had a great love of music and it was included in every aspect of his life. Sharing the Hope we have in Jesus Christ through music was his passion. Paul was a skilled musician playing a wide variety of instruments including the saw and pan flute. Starting at a young age, Paul performed numerous concerts in countless locations across the globe. He was the producer of the Grand Island Singing Christmas Tree for many years. In his spare time, Paul loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Jared Hofrichter, Lorissa Hofrichter, Corina (Craig) Garrison, Andric (Tori) Hofrichter; seven grandchildren, Zaiden, Devahni, Rylan, Pyrha, Cerys, Logan, Tova; sisters, DeEtta (Bob) Janz, Wanda (Bob Dixon) Bardwell, Precious (Jim) Reed, Dawn (Del) Huff, Ruth Cook, Robin (John) Stitt, Carol (Jerry) Caspell; brothers, Roy (Nancy) Hofrichter, Joel (Kathy) Hofrichter; brother-in-law, Max Conroy.
Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Diana; parents, Roy and Wanda; and sisters, Jewel (Eddy) Kleeb, Estelle (Lewis) Wimberly, and Mary Conroy.
Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation; or, in lieu of a memorial, Paul would be even happier if everyone would make sure they attend a church that genuinely teaches the Bible and also become actively involved in that church.
Online condolences may be left at www.giallfaiths.com. Flowers for the August 26 memorial service can be sent directly to Heartland Evangelical Free Church, 3208 17th Ave, Central City, NE, 68826.
Published by The Grand Island Independent on Aug. 23, 2023.