Carl F. Hof Jr., 76, of Gladbrook, IA, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at his residence. Memorial services were 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 11, 2011, at Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook. Cremation rights were accorded. A memorial has been established in Carl’s name. The Goettsch Funeral Home in Gladbrook has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.vogelfuneralhomes.com . Carl was born November 11, 1934 to Carl F. and Lula (Messer) Hof Sr. in Randalia, IA. He graduated from Iowa State Teacher College High School in Cedar Falls, Ia. Carl served his country for both the United States Army and Marines. He was united in marriage to Hazel J. Echart on January 12, 1957 in Mason City, IA. She died July 8, 2009. Carl owned and operated the Fox Garage and Carl’s Standard Station both in Cedar Rapids, IA. After moving to Gladbrook he was employed with SL Baumeier. He also operated the Lil Orbit Mini Doughnuts, traveling to many fairs. Carl was a member of Peace United Church of Christ, Lion’s Club, Mason’s, Eastern Star, and the Shriners. Carl will be missed by his three children; Sheryl (John) Sloss of Bolivar, MO, Michele M. (Dave) Maddux of Grundy Center, IA, David A. (Toni) Hof of Cedar Rapids, IA, ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren, five sisters, Evelyn Keel, Donna Jacobi, Carol Loshman, Phyllis (Stan) Donot, Jeannette (Art) Ruesch. He will join his his wife, Hazel, two sisters, and a brother, who died in infancy, in eternal life.
