Irene Elvera Hofstetter

October 6, 1933 - April 7, 2015

HOFSTETTER, Irene-Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. Irene (nee Wagner) of Wellesley in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Hofstetter (1997). Loving mother of Lorrie (Paul Detzler) of St. Agatha and Tim Hofstetter (Sherry) of Kitchener. Dear grandmother of James (Renee) Detzler, Sarah Detzler (Daryl Schmidt), Emily Detzler (Justin Moyer), Mark Detzler (Kirsten Reinhardt), Rachel Hofstetter (Matt Nowakowski) and T.J. Hofstetter. Great-grandmother of Jackson Nowakowski and Rylea Detzler. Will be sadly missed by her sisters; Audrey Switzer (Peter) and Dorothy Martin (Merl), sister-in law Doreen Wagner (late Harold) and June Widmeyer (late Wally). Predeceased by her parents Philip Wagner and Hilda Riebling and her great-granddaughter Ruby Nowakowski. Irene loved the time spent with her grandchildren. She spent many hours quilting for family and friends as well, she was active with the Mary Martha Society at her church and was a volunteer with the Wellesley Fair for over 60 years. Friends may visit at the FUTHER-FRANKLIN FUNERAL HOME, 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley, on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 3620 Nafziger Road, Wellesley on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in church cemetery. Pastor Larry Gajdos officiating. Donations to First St. Paul’s Church or the Lutheran Hour would be appreciated. www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com