Arlene Hoffman

Arlene Hoffman, of Willmar, formerly of Granite Falls, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Willmar at the age of 92.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Granite Falls. Father Zachary Peterson will officiate, and burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.

Arrangements are with Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home of Granite Falls.

Arlene Celestine Beehler was born May 24, 1934, in Solen, ND, to Phillip and Frances (Paul) Beehler. She was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic faith. Arlene attended country school, graduated, and then helped on the family farm.

She was united in marriage to George Hoffman on June 2, 1952, in Fort Yates, ND. In 1956, they moved to Granite Falls, MN, where Arlene devoted much of her time to caring for her home and family. Over the years, she held various jobs in retail and owned and operated Oak Street Grocery for several years. She later worked in food service, remaining in the workforce until the age of 80.

Arlene enjoyed working with her hands. Whether she was baking, cleaning, or embroidering, she always enjoyed keeping busy. She also found great joy in camping and dancing. Most of all, caring for her family was extremely important to her, and she treasured the time she spent with them.

She is survived by her children, Vicky (Al) Rosendahl of Willmar, MN, Dan (Janell) Hoffman of Melrose, MN, and Mike (Val) Hoffman of New London, MN; grandchildren, Kari (Darin), Scott (Kim), Becky, Melissa (Zach), Andy, Tony, Tracy (Justin), Ted (Kacy), Ashley (Eric), and Alyssa (Dylan); 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Regina Leingang; and several nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; brothers, Leo, Joe, Ralph, Frank, and Walter Beehler; and a baby sister in infancy, Ann.

Blessed be her memory.