David Ralph Hofmaier
David Ralph Hofmaier, 57, of Kewaskum, passed away peacefully May 25, 2024, after a courageous battle against cancer. David was born on November 19, 1966, to Merle and Esther Hofmaier in West Bend. He graduated from Slinger High School in 1986.
On May 1, 1993, he married Michele M. Becker at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewaskum. He had a passion for farming that was nurtured by working his grandpa’s farm and continued throughout his life, both with his home garden and his work at Beck Dairy Farms. In his early years, he also worked in construction which gave him the tools to build his family home where he raised his three children. He ended his career at Milwaukee Tool in West Bend. Always an incredibly hard worker, David never hesitated to lend a hand and use his God-given talents to help other people whenever he could. He was a kind-hearted person who demonstrated dedication and resilience throughout his life. Always the silent supporter, he was ready to jump in at any moment to help overcome any challenges. He taught us what it means to show up for those around you and to persevere through life’s difficulties. Being a devoted Catholic helped guide and strengthen him throughout his life. David was an avid sports fan, enjoying bowling, golf and baseball. He was a fan of the Brewers, Packers and Bucks; treasuring March Madness with his kids, nieces and nephews. He passed his love of sports onto his children and supported them by coaching several of their teams throughout their childhood. David leaves behind a family who’s proud to call him husband and father.
He is survived by his wife, Michele Hofmaier (Becker), and children Erik, Sara and Amber Hofmaier; his mother, Esther Hofmaier (Breuer); sisters, Karen Hofmaier, Carol (Rick) Young, Debra (Randy) Eller. He is further survived by his mother-in-law, Charlotte Becker; father-in-law, Michael Becker; sister-in-law, Sherry Becker; and brothers-in-law, Paul (Jenny) Becker and Jim (Susie) Becker; nieces and nephews, Justin, Annika, Jayden, Alyssa, Jack, Megan, Emily, Tyler, Elizabeth, and Mason; and other family and friends with special mention to Joanne and Edward Mahacek, Mike Beck, the Whitewater Gang, and his friends and coworkers at Milwaukee Tool.
Proceeded in death by his father, Merle Hofmaier; and nieces, Cassie and Shelby Becker.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church (331 Main St., Kewaskum, WI 53040), with Father Patrick Magnor officiating. Interment will take place immediately after the ceremony at Holy Trinity Cemetery (State Hwy 28 West, Kewaskum, Wisconsin).
A special thank you to Father Patrick Magnor and Kathy Hospice for assisting David through his final journey.
