Galen A. Shoff Obituary (1922 - 2013)

Galen A. Shoff, 90 years of age, of Wymore passed away at the Wymore Good Samaritan Center Saturday morning, June 8, 2013. He was born on June 30, 1922 at Wymore to Harvey and Julia Helena (Hurtz) Shoff and graduated from Wymore High School in 1940. Galen served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, serving from October 7, 1942 until December 3, 1945. He married Anne L. Williams on April 9, 1944 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wymore. They lived in Beatrice after his time in the service and he worked at Best Plumbing Co. They moved to Lynwood, CA in 1951 where Galen was employed as a truck driver for Mobile Oil Co. delivering gas in Los Angeles for over 30 years. They later moved back to Wymore in 1998. Galen was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wymore, and the Anderson Post #25, American Legion in Wymore. He enjoyed working on things in his garage, dancing, and reading newspapers. Survivors include his daughter Sue Ellen Gutting and husband Larry of Valley Center, CA.; son Stephen Galen Shoff of Wymore; 4 grandchildren Scott Gutting and wife Shelley of Santee, CA, Lisa Olney and husband Terry of Valley Center, CA, Jody Shoff, and Brian Shoff and wife Nicole, all of Antioch, CA; 3 great granddaughters, Olivia Shoff, and Sakura Anne and Cecilia Jo Gutting; brothers in law Alfred "Suds" Tatro, Ed Williams and wife Ruthelma, all of Wymore, John "Jack" Williams and wife Kathy of Albion, NE; sister in law Janey Rudder of Wymore; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Julia Helena (Hurtz) Shoff; wife Anne Shoff (2009); sister Ellen Tatro; and brother Lawrence Shoff. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Wymore with Father Ferdinand Boehme officiating. Inurnment will be in the Wymore Cemetery. Military graveside services will be provided by the Anderson Post #25, American Legion in Wymore. There will be no viewing or visitation as cremation has taken place. A rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the St. Mary's Catholic Church. A memorial has been established to the church with the funeral home in charge. Sign Galen's online guest book at www.ghchapel.com. The Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home is in charge of the services.