Gary L. Hoff, 85, of East Moline, IL, passed away Thursday May 23, 2024, at his home.

Per Gary's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a private graveside service will be held at Hampton Cemetery. Van Hoe Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left in care of your favorite charity.

Gary was born September 24, 1938, in Moline, Illinois, a son of Clyde E. and Dorothy M. (Mohr) Hoff. He was a 1956 graduate of UTHS and attended Coe College. He married Janet VanOverschelde on February 14, 1960, in East Moline.

Gary worked at John Deere Malleable and retired from John Deere Foundry in 1986 after 28 years of service as a maintenance planner and scheduler. After retiring he worked for Indian Bluff Golf Course and Bordner's.

Over the years Gary enjoyed numerous past times. Beginning with his love of racing his 1935 Chevy Coupe at Cordova Dragway and being awakened in the middle of the night to race on Barstow Road, playing golf and fishing with his buddies in Wisconsin and Minaki, Ontario, Canada. Not to forget his love of storytelling of years past, watching the Bears, as painful as it was, and Illini basketball with family and friends.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Janet; children, Barry (Tracy) Hoff, Rebecca Hoff, Elizabeth (Tim) Ripka, Andrea (John) Weel, and Sarah (Mike) Neff; grandchildren, Shaun (Jade), Gary, Michael, Olivia, Alexis, Brittany (Tony), Henry, Macy, Sunnie, and Elliotte; and great-grandchildren, Brent and Hayden.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Ronald.

May they rest in peace.