Dorothy A. (Hoffman) Alt

1933 - 2013

Dorothy A. (Hoffman) Alt obituary, 1933-2013, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1933

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home

6131 St Joe Road

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Dorothy Alt Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 1, 2013.

DOROTHY A. (HOFFMAN) ALT, 79, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at her residence. She was born June 1, 1933 in Millersville, Ohio a daughter of Frank and Agnes (Foos) Hoffman. She married Bernard Alt Oct. 18, 1958 in Fort Knox, Ky. "She was a devoted wife, beloved mother and a doting grandmother, who loved to play games such as Dominos and enjoyed nature by going for walks and working in her garden. Dorothy had an unwavering faith in God as a member of Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church." She is survived by her husband, Bernard Alt; sons, Kevin (Cynthia) Alt of Huntington Beach, Calif., Thomas (Linda) Alt of Columbia City, Charles (Claire) Alt of Greenwood, Ind., Ronald (Rynae) Alt of Shawnee, Kan.; daughter, Barbara Alt of Avilla; eight grandchildren; four brothers; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Catherine. Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church with calling one hour prior. Father Mark Gurtner officiating. Visitation also from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Rd. Burial at Catholic Cemetery. Memorials to Masses or American Heart Association .

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April 3, 2013

The Roe Family

Ron, You and your family remain in our thoughts and prayers.

April 3, 2013

American Heart Association

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

April 2, 2013

Emily & Robert Heller

To Bernard and the Alt Family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dorothy was a warm and caring person who lived a full and faithful life and leaves a lasting legacy in her wonderful children and grandchildren.

April 2, 2013

Tony Zhang

Chuck
Sorry to hear of your loss and I hope the family is comforted by the great life that your monther has led and great people like you whom she has brought onto this world.

April 2, 2013

Marsha Aerts

Uncle Bernard and family,
I'm sorry to hear Aunt Dorothy has passed in our world and know someday we to shall meet again. I am glad to have Dorothy as my aunt. She was always smiling! She will be missed. I loved looking at the pictures... her life was full!
Your neice and cousin,
Marsha Aerts, Chad, Keegan, Stellamia and Bode

April 1, 2013

American Heart Association

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

April 1, 2013

Jim Copp

Chuck,
Your family is in our prayers at this difficult time. This is one of those milestones that none of us likes to pass. May God grant you the strength and peace to help you through this challenge.
With Best Regards,
Jim and Sue Copp

April 1, 2013

To the Alt Family;
Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers for your loss.

Rhonda Deetz Burch

April 1, 2013

Uncle Bernie,
Easter offers hope to those who grieve. Aunt Dorothy is reunited with Grandma and Grandpa Hoffman as she will be reunited with you someday. God bless you. Theresa Hoffman Jankowski

April 1, 2013

Uncle Bernard and family,
Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Aunt Dorothy was a special lady who will be greatly missed but fondly remembered.
David Alt, Joburg, MI

April 1, 2013

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD PROMISES US THAT WE WILL SEE OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN, MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE IS WITH YOU NOW.

April 1, 2013

To the family A beautiful lady inside and out. A joy to have known her. Juanita Alt

April 1, 2013

Chuck,

I'm very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, Dorothy. All of you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.

Scott Frank (Indianapolis, IN)

April 1, 2013

Teresa Gertiser

Our sympathies go out to you Uncle Bernard and to all my cousins at the loss of dear Aunt Dorothy.
Love your Goddaughter Teresa and Jerry Gertiser and family.

March 31, 2013

Bernard our hearts are with you as we remember the good times at St Mary's Avilla. You are a very special couple. Stewart and I miss you both. God bless and keep you.

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