William Frank “Bill” Hoffman, Sr., 90, of Windthorst, passed away Friday morning, Nov. 18, 2016, at his residence. A vigil service and rosary was held at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Windthorst, with Rev. Michael Moloney, O.F.S. parochial administrator of St. Mary’s and St. Boniface Catholic Church, and Deacon Don Brown officiating. Mass was concelebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. Jeff Poirot of Holy Family Catholic Church in Fort Worth, and Rev. Michael Moloney officiating. Interment followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery with military honors under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City. Bill was born April 4, 1926 to the late Frank John Hoffman and Elizabeth Ann Baumhardt Hoffman, in Scotland, Texas, where he graduated high school. During World War II, Bill honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy until Aug. 5, 1946. After his tour of duty, he returned home where he was a buyer and seller of cattle. In 1953, Bill was employed by Murphy Brothers Chevrolet and worked there for 40 years until his retirement. While there, he sold many cars and made life-long friends. Bill married the love of his life, Stella Berend, on Oct. 27, 1956 in Windthorst. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family and especially loved fishing with his grandchildren. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Windthorst Scotland VFW. Bill was very civic minded and served his community on the Windthorst ISD school board, the church board, and the Windthorst Credit Union board. Survivors include his wife, Stella of Windthorst; his children, Bill Hoffman Jr. of Holliday, Cindy Thomas and husband, Jackie of Graham, Ronald Hoffman of Windthorst, Amy Brammer of Argyle, and Bryan Hoffman and wife, Shana of Bowie; one sister, Margie Berend and husband, James of Windthorst; grandchildren, Dustin Hoffman and wife, Meagan, Craig Hoffman and wife, Cameron, Scott and Shane Thomas, Nicole and Caitlin Brammer, Justin Hoffman and wife, Jessica, Brandon Hoffman, Colby Hoffman and wife, Madalyn, Jonathan Pastusek and wife, Colby, Meradith Brammer, Morgan Rhine and husband, Lance, Megan Widner and husband, Chris, Sam Warren and Mitch Caldwell; seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Ray, Ed, Bernard, Charles, Richard and Jim; and two sisters, Roberta and Loretta. Serving as pallbearers were his grandsons, Dustin Hoffman, Craig Hoffman, Scott Thomas, Shane Thomas, Justin Hoffman, Brandon Hoffman, Colby Hoffman, and Jonathan Pastusek. The family suggests memorials to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 230, Windthorst, TX 76389, the Windthorst Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 162, Windthorst, TX 76389 or Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Road, Windthorst, TX 76389.