Eugene Lightfoot
Hofstetter,
age 90, of Preston, MO, passed away Friday,
December 6, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. He was
born September 1, 1923, in Hickory County, MO, to Charles and Loka (Lightfoot)
Hofstetter. Eugene was a farmer all his life,
and raised cattle and horses. Eugene was
united in marriage January 4, 1945, to Katherine Rosalee Oldfield and to this
union three children were born. He was a
devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He was saved at the age of 12 at Sentinel Missionary Baptist Church
where he was a member, and attended faithfully. He served as songleader and clerk for many
years.

He was preceded in
death by his parents; and his wife of 55 years
Katherine Rosalee Hofstetter.

He is survived by his three children: Larry Hofstetter and wife Patsy of
Bolivar, MO, Randy Hofstetter of Preston, MO, and Janis Hofstetter Roller of
Springfield, MO; six grandchildren: Sarah Parrott and husband Sam, Jennifer
Noteware and husband Todd, John Hofstetter and wife Melanie, Joshua Roller,
Jessie Roller, and Jayne Roller; five great grandchildren: Hannah, Rylee, Levi,
Reagan, and Avery; one brother Jerald Hofstetter of Polk, MO; as well as
numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at Pitts Chapel with Bro.’s Jackie Brakebill and
Mike Bruce officiating. Burial will follow
at Sentinel Cemetery Polk, MO. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Monday, December 9, 2013, at the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.