Charles Chester Hoffman, 87, of Buyck, MN passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at the Cook Hospital.

Charles was born to Stanley and Rose (Lasky) Hoffman on November 19, 1931 in Buyck, MN. Charles attended school in Buyck, MN, graduating from Orr High School. He enlisted in the Navy in March of 1950, serving honorably until his release from duty in December of 1953. Following his Navy career, Charles entered college and earned his bachelor's degree in education. He taught school for 28 years.  Charles was also a successful business owner in Buyck, MN. Charles owned the Vermilion River Tavern along with his late wife Jeanette for eleven years. He also started the operation of the Vermilion River Greens golf course in Buyck, MN.

Charles was a very loving husband and father. He will be remembered for his activity in the community including the  Buyck Portageurs Snowmobile Club, Buyck Fire Department, Township board, and a member of the St. Josephs Catholic Church. He loved to be around people and help out wherever there was a need.

Charles was preceded in death by his wife Jeanette; his parents Stanley and Rose; his brothers: Albert, Theodore, Donald, Anthony, and Stanley Jr.; and his sisters: Dorothea Halverson, Jesse Rutar and Marie Sertich.

Charles is survived by his children: Kevin (Ilana) Hoffman, Buyck, MN; Daniel (Geraldine) Hoffman, Buyck, MN; and Scott (Mary) Hoffman, Buyck, MN; and numerous grand and great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 21, 2019 at 11:00AM at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, Orr, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. A reception in honor of Charles will be held immediately following the service at the Orr American Legion, Orr, MN. Military Honors will be accorded by the Cook VFW Post #1757 Honor Guard and the Orr American Legion Post #480 Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Alzheimer's Association. To leave an online condolence visit www.mlakerfuneralhome.com