Edwin Hoffart
Jan. 2, 1931-April 5, 2022
Edwin Anton Hoffart,
the son of Joseph and
Mary (Leier) Hoffart was
born on January 2, 1931
on the family farm south
of Knox, North Dakota. He
died at the age of 91 on
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at
Altru Hospital in Grand
Forks, North Dakota sur-
rounded by his loving
children and grandchil-
dren.
Edwin grew up on the
family farm in Benson
County and lived there all
of his life. He received his
education at the country
schoolhouse near the
farm. In 1952, he was
drafted into the United
States Marine Corps and
served as the captain of
his platoon. He was
honorably discharged in
1954 and returned home
to the farm and his sweet-
heart, Alvina Heilman.
Edwin was united in mar-
riage to Alvina Heilman
on October 5, 1954 at Our
Lady of Mount Carmel
Catholic Church in Balta.
The couple made their
home, farmed and raised
their family of eleven chil-
dren on the farm near
Knox. He loved and en-
joyed farming and looked
forward to planting sea-
son each spring. Edwin
took great pride in work-
ing the land, planting,
harvesting and raising
beef cattle. Throughout
his life and well into his
later years, he worked
hard to provide for his
family. In his lifetime, he
raised a total of 61 crops.
He drove the school bus
for the Knox public
school for five years. The
lives of Edwin and his
children were deeply sad-
dened in 1981, when he
lost the love of his life and
the mother of his chil-
dren.
Edwin was known for
his quick wit and one line
comebacks, which he had
until the very end. He was
often heard saying in
conversation, ‘hey, that’s a
fact’ or ‘hey, you can say
that again’. The memories
will remain in our hearts
forever. He loved his fam-
ily without measure and
that love was returned. He
was a member of the St.
Mary’s Catholic Church in
Knox, The Rugby Eagles,
Knights of Columbus,
Knox American Legion
and served on the town-
ship board. He will be
greatly missed by his lov-
ing family and relatives. A
great void has been left in
our hearts forever,
although many wonderful
memories remain.
Edwin is survived by
his five daughters,
Suzanne Legacie, Tammy
(Steve) Price, Renae
(Kevin) Larson, Michelle
(Raymond) Tollerud, and
Chantel (Travis) Hamil-
ton; five sons, Darrell,
Gary, Allan (Debbie),
Steven (Dianne) and Kelly
(Sheila); 15 grandchil-
dren; 21 great grandchil-
dren; three sisters, Ann
Hoffart, Beatrice Schaan
and Bertha (Ray) Klein;
four brothers, Nick,
Daniel, Albin and Michael
(Patti); several nieces,
nephews; other relatives
and friends. He was pre-
ceded in death by his
wife, Alvina; son, David
and his parents.
Mass of Christian burial
was held at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 12 at the
St. Mary’s Catholic
Church in Knox with
burial in the church
cemetery. Father John
Aerts, Celebrant.
Military Honors Ac-
corded by: The Robert
Tovsrud VFW #757 –
Harlow, the Kane- Elling-
son Post #217 American
Legion – Knox and the
U.S. Marine Corps Fun-
eral Honors
Organist: Glenda Mack
Vocal leader/Cantor:
Susan Hoffert
Casket Bearers: Sons,
Darrell, Gary, Allan,
Steven and Kelly and
Grandsons, Justin Price,
Brooks Larson, Jeremy
Hoffart, Jason Hoffart,
Jaden Hamilton and Ryan
Price
Honorary Bearers: All of
Edwin’s Grandchildren
Arrangements with the
Anderson Funeral Home
of Rugby. Online registry:
www.funeralsby
anderson.com