Charles Andrew Hofstedt

Obituary CHARLES ANDREW HOFSTEDT Charles Andrew Hofstedt was born May 2, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN to Harold and Lillian Hofstedt. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Barbetta, 7 siblings: Joanne & Bill Batty, Spokane, WA; H. Roland Hofstedt, Seattle, WA; Tom & Susie Hofstedt, Tacoma, WA; Karen & Bob Stelmack, Wellingore, U.K.; Kathy & Stan Bowers, Kailua, HI; Paula & Tim Kenney, Spokane, WA; Julie & Roy Gephart, Richland, WA; Children: Patrice & Todd Mickelson, Federal Way, WA; Charles II & Jeanette Hofstedt, Omaha, NE; Mary & Paul Sjoberg, Lynnwood, WA; Steve & Shannon Hofstedt, Ketchikan, AK; Michael Hofstedt, Poulsbo, WA; Kathy & Pat Briney, Gig Harbor, WA; Dartha & David Dragnich, Washington, DC; 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and extended family. Chuck enlisted in the US Army in 1949, re-enlisted in 1953. He served in Okinawa, Korea, Germany & Vietnam, retired at Ft. Lewis in 1973 and settled in Tacoma. He & Barbetta moved to Ketchikan in 1976, returned to Tacoma for good in 1985. He was a fine country-jazz guitarist and singer who liked cigars, golf, pool, puzzles and travel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, May 12, 2006, 12:10 pm at St. Leo's Catholic Church, 13th & Yakima in Tacoma. Memorial gifts may be made to the Humane Society or Catholic Community Services in Tacoma. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneyfuneralhome.com . Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home 253-572-6003.