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Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 271931
Title: Charles A. Hoff
Date: 1/16/1933-11/4/2025
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Inscription/Marks: 1/16/1933
Summary: Charles A. Hoff, 92, of Richardton, ND, passed away on November 4, 2025, at CHI St. Alexius Health Center, Dickinson, ND. A funeral Mass was held November 10, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Richardton. Burial was in St. Mary Cemetery. Charles Albert Hoff was born on a cold wintery day, January 16, 1933, the son of Albert and Rose (Fleck) Hoff. As a young boy, he attended school through the eighth grade at the Assumption Abbey in Richardton. Charles continued helping out on the family ranch until the age of 18, when he left for California. He worked on a dairy farm and built fences there until the ranch called him back home to Richardton. While farming and ranching with his family, he met the love of his life, Maryann Schulz, at a local St. Patrick’s Day dance. The couple was married on June 27, 1953, at St. Stephen’s Church. The family farm became their home and they were blessed to raise their 10 children there, seven boys and three girls. Chuck and Maryann worked hand in hand on the farm. Chuck enjoyed farming and ranching but his love for the rodeo ran deep – it wasn’t just a pastime, it was a way of life. Known for their unwavering spirit, quick wit, and tireless work ethic, Chuck found joy both in the arena and among the people who shared their passion. Surrounded by a special group of friends who became like family, Chuck spent countless hours supporting and participating in rodeo events, cheering from the stands, and lending a helping hand wherever needed. Their commitment to the sport led them to found the Richardton Saddle Club, creating a welcoming place for others who shared that same love for the rodeo lifestyle. Their legacy lives on in every laugh shared, every dusty arena, and every person who was lucky enough to call them a friend. As the last surviving founder of the Richardton Saddle Club, Chuck took great pride in seeing the club and the rodeo community continue to thrive. A true cowboy at heart, Chuck passed on a deep love for the rodeo to his family, who carry on his legacy of hard work, laughter, and a shared passion for the sport he loved so much. Chuck also found some time to enjoy swimming, hunting and outdoor activities. Chuck had a strong Catholic faith and he was a proud member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Richardton for his entire life. He was also a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. Chuck was proud of his family and felt honored to be named Catholic family of the year. Chuck is survived by his children: Justin (Nancy) Hoff, Tom (Rita) Hoff, Pam (Duane) Bjerke, Nori (Rudy) Stark, Jodi Hauck, Mark (Judy) Hoff, Tracey (Jackie) Hoff, Ryan Hoff; 26 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; brother, Roger (Linda) Hoff of Union, WA; sister, Virginia Fettig of Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Rose Hoff; wife, Maryann (2020); sons, Randall Hoff and Jason Hoff; granddaughters, Melissa Hoff and Ashley Hoff; grandson, Denver James Hauk; brothers, Edward Hoff and George Hoff.
Red ID: FND_I_79425 Image ID: 540180 Image Notes: FND001 271931

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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