Robert 'Red' Hoffman, 88, of Hutchinson, died November 16, 2019, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born September 22, 1931, in Harvard, Nebraska, to Floyd and Velma (Lomax) Hoffman.

Red graduated from Aurora High School, Aurora, Nebraska in 1949. He joined the United States Army after high school and served in the Korean Conflict. After discharge, Red moved to Kansas and began work as a truck driver for Western Foods.  He loved trains, trucking, and giving the staff at Legend of Hutchinson a hard time.  The family wishes to give special recognition to Heather, Sadie, Amber, and Roxie, who spent extra time with him. Red was a member of V.F.W. Bob Campbell Post #1361 and the Kansas Wheat State Chapter Trucking Association.

In 1997, Red married Betty Charter in Oklahoma. They shared 12 years together, before her death in 2009.

Red is survived by: stepdaughters, Susan Flores (Greg), Janis Charter, and Debbie Foss (Lyle), all of Hutchinson; and niece, Jacy Henk, of Aurora, Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife, Betty Charter; brother, Ronald Hoffman; and sister, Jan Henk.

Cremation has taken place.

Graveside memorial service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Fairlawn Burial Park, 2401 Carey Blvd, Hutchinson, with Pastor Gary Getting officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.  Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, at Elliott Mortuary, with the family present Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m., at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice House, Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.