Theresa C. (Reicks) Hoffmann

Passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, AZ where she spent 4 yrs as a Miramonte Care Home resident . Theresa grew up in Howells, NE preceded in death by her beloved parents Herman & Mary (Wegener) Reicks. Theresa attended Wayne State College and taught in a rural school district in Howell’s before moving to Omaha.







Her friend, Edward Hoffmann returned from WW II after he spent 42 months as a Japanese prisoner-of-war. They were married on April 30, 1946 and precedes her in death. They were married 52 yrs.







After Retirement from Douglas County Hospital, Theresa volunteered her time with Holy Cross Church, Omaha VA hospital, American Ex Prisoner of War Omaha Chapter #1 (held the office of adjutant, vice commander & commander). Theresa was also a member of the VFW and DAV. She volunteered her time for 27 years. She was Vice President & president of the Holy Cross Alter Society. A long time member of Catholic Daughters and named Catholic Daughter of the year in 1998.



Theresa was preceded in death by parents, husband, daughter, Donna, grandson, Carlin Kranjc. She is survived by daughter, DeAnna Kranjc; son, Dan Hoffmann; daughter, Mary (Rich) Rumer. Grandsons- , Chris (Sarah) Kranjc, Jason (Jeannette) Federico; Shawn (Amanda) Kranjc; Granddaughers-Rikki (Shone) Willis & Angela (Sky Watson) Rumer & nine great grandchildren. Sister-in-law Theresa Voecks and many nieces, nephews , cousins, and friends.