Irwin F. Hoffman | |
|---|---|
| Member of theMaryland House of Delegates from the2B district | |
| In office 1963–1982 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Peter G. Callas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Irwin Frederick Hoffman Jr. (1927-01-10)January 10, 1927 Cumberland, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | January 7, 2023(2023-01-07) (aged 95) |
| Resting place | Rose Hill Cemetery Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation |
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Irwin Frederick Hoffman Jr. (January 10, 1927 – January 7, 2023) was an American politician and insurance agent from Maryland. He served in theMaryland House of Delegates from 1963 to 1982.
Irwin Frederick Hoffman Jr. was born on January 10, 1927, inCumberland, Maryland, to Mary (née Maisack) and Irwin Frederick Hoffman. He attended public schools inHagerstown.[1][2][3] He graduated fromHagerstown High School in 1945. He was active in football, basketball, and baseball. He was captain of the football team his senior year.[3]
Hoffman was aDemocrat. He served as a member of theMaryland House of Delegates, representingdistrict 2B and part ofWashington County, from 1963 to 1982.[1][4] He was vice chair of the environmental masters committee from 1969 to 1982 and the natural resources committee in 1968. He was chair of the Washington County delegation from 1975 to 1982 and of the Western Maryland delegation from 1980 to 1982.[1]
Hoffman served in theUnited States Navy duringWorld War II.[1][3][5] He worked as a general insurance agent for the family's Irwin F. Hoffman Insurance Agency in Hagerstown.[1][6][7] He worked as an insurance agent inErie, Pennsylvania, for 29 years, retiring in 1988.[3]
Hoffman played semi-professional football for the Hagerstown Marketeers for six years.[3] He became exalted ruler of Lodge 378 of theBenevolent and Protective Order of Elks in April 1956.[1][8] He coached the Elks junior league basketball team in Hagerstown.[3]
Hoffman married Edith Jeanetta Hoffman, daughter of Marybelle Hoffman, on December 30, 1951.[9] They had four daughters, Candace, Kathryn Lynn, Ann Elizabeth and Lisa. His wife died in 2008.[1][3] He lived on Potomac Street in Hagerstown.[7] He was a Lutheran and a member ofSt. John's Lutheran Church in Hagerstown.[3][7] His nickname was Irv.[3]
Hoffman died on January 7, 2023, at his home inChambersburg, Pennsylvania. He was buried inRose Hill Cemetery in Hagerstown.[3]
