Bernard L. "Bernie" Hoffman passed away peacefully with all of his loving family by his bedside on February 13th, 2015 in Grand Rapids MI.

He was born and raised in Nashville, where he went to school and graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1959. Thereafter, he joined the United States Air Force serving as an Airplane Mechanic. During that time his plane was shot down over the Congo. He was honorably discharged in 1965 after serving 5 1/2 years. Shortly after discharge he worked at Fisher Body and finished his working career at E.W. Bliss where he worked for many years. He also was on the Nashville Ambulance Service for 10 years. He married the love of his life Constance A. Hoffman on October 15, 1966. They made their home together in the Nashville area where they raised their three son's Dan (Michelle) Hoffman, Craig (Ruth) Hoffman, Brad ( Deanna) Hoffman. He also has 8 grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren.

He is also survived by 1 brother Pete Hoffman, 3 sisters Donna ( Mike) Mahon, Lura Hoffman, Bev (Carl) Davis and many nieces, nephews, brother in-law, many sister in-laws and very special friends Steve Phillips and Lyle Varney.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, great grandson Matthew D. Hoffman,

Funeral service for Mr. Bernard Hoffman will be held at 1 PM Thursday February 19, 2015 at Grace Community Church in Nashville, MI. with full military honors being provided by the American Legion Post #45 in Hastings.

A time of fellowship and luncheon will be provided immediately following the funeral service at Grace Community Church in Nashville.

Interment will take privately.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or the Charity of Donor's Choice.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, MI. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net.