James Hoffman Obituary

Rev. James L. Hoffman

Rev. James L. Hoffman, 87, of Tiffin, entered into heaven with his Lord Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Elmwood at The Shawhan in Tiffin.

James was born April 7, 1938, in Tiffin, to the late Ervin and Mable (Biller) Hoffman. He married Polly (Williams) August 30, 1960, in Tiffin.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Polly of Tiffin; son, James Jr. (Angela) Hoffman of Delaware, Ohio; and eight grandchildren.

James worked as a Baptist Pastor and at National Machinery for 30 years. He was a United States Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. James enjoyed collecting John Deere Tractors, mowing neighbors' yards, and serving at many churches as Pastor, including Auburn Baptist in Shelby, and Attica Baptist Church, New Covent Church in Johnstown, and Crossroads Baptist Church in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and Christian Bible College and Seminary with a Bachelor of Arts.

James was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Donald Hoffman; granddaughter, Taylor Louise Hoffman; brothers, Larry and Robert Hoffman; and three sisters, Vonda Hoover, Ruth Brown and Judy Romanowski.

Funeral services for James will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2026, at United Baptist Church in Tiffin. Visitation for family and friends will also be from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church Friday. Burial will follow services at Fairmont Cemetery. Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin is assisting family with their arrangements.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Dementia Society of America.

Online condolences may be left for family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.