In Memory

Stanley Hofmaier

Stanley Hofmaier

Born May 4, 1945
Died April 17, 2013

Last known address:

3160 Brust Ave #104
Milwaukee, WI 53207
414.747.4675



 
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04/18/15 02:08 PM #1    

Tom Jewell

I was in Lake Bluff on April 3, 2015 to meet Wayne Zeleski for lunch. When we were done, I took Wayne over to show him the names on the Lake Bluff War Memorial. We looked at the names of those who served in Vietnam. I have looked at the list before, but this time I noticed that Stanley was listed.

Today, I was able to add a flag to his name. I do not know which service he was in.

I didn't know him well, but I remember the first time I met him. We were in 3rd grade and he came up to me and said that he could "crack my back." He explained that if I crossed my arms over my chest, he would pick me up, and, while I was suspended, he would give me an up-down shake. If all went well, we would hear some of my vertebrae pop.

It worked! He was really happy that he'd done it. I don't know where he learned to do it or how many others he convinced to let him try it, but I was impressed. By the way, it felt good.

Peace be upon you Stanley and thank you for your service.


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