Lloyd Loren Hofner

Lloyd L. Hofner, 93, of Waterloo, died Friday, July 24 at his home. He was born Nov. 4, 1926 in Fillmore County, MN, the son of Christ L. and Marguerite M. Smith Hofner. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Lloyd married Alice Pretsch on March 26, 1954 in Spring Valley, MN. Lloyd was a machinist at John Deere Co. for 37 years, retiring in 1985. He was an active member of Kimball Ave. United Methodist Church, UAW Local 838, and Cedar Valley Garden Club. He also enjoyed volunteering in the community.

Survived by his wife, Alice Hofner, Waterloo; three daughters, Pamela (Jeffrey) Miller, Clive, Jody (James) Nagle, Montezuma, and Joanne Barberra, Waterloo; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Leona Nagel, Spring Valley’ MN; brother, Walter Hofner, Rochester’ MN. Lloyd was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Frank, Howard, and one in infancy; one sister in infancy; and one grandson, Christopher Barberra.