Thomas Edward Hoffman

Thomas Edward Hoffman, age 72, of Alexandria, SD unexpectedly passed away October 14, 2026 at his home in Alexandria, SD. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Monday, October 19, 2026 at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in Alexandria, SD with burial at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunday, October 18, 2026 at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in Alexandria, SD with a wake service beginning at 6:30 PM.

Tom Hoffman, was born March 20,1954 to Harold and Delores (Fahy) Hoffman in Mitchell, SD. He grew up in the Alexandria area and attended Hanson High School, graduating in 1972. On August 4, 1973, Tom was united in marriage with Kathy Erpenbach at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in Alexandria, SD. This union brought two sons, Shane and Ryan.

After graduating, Tom worked on his father-in-law’s farm before working various trucking jobs. He drove truck at Shanards/Big Green for 28 years before retiring. He enjoyed working on the farm with his sons and spent his free time reading historical fiction/American frontier books and watching “Mash”. Tom was a volunteer for the Alexandria Fire Department. He always looked forward to prairie dog hunting with his best friend Lynn.

Tom was diagnosed with cancer in April of 2026 but was recently declared in remission the beginning of October 2026. He took pride in his family and could be seen taking pictures of his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Tom is survived by his wife Kathy, his children Shane (Janel) of Sioux Falls, Ryan (Julie) of Alexandria; grandchildren Makenzie (CJ) Stukel, Haley, Aiden, Ashtyn and two great grandchildren Quincy and Malcolm. His siblings Jane (Pat) Derrington, Oran (Jo) Hoffman, Fay Klock, Teresa (Dave) Goedeken, Karen (Jim) Mannie, Brian (Wanda) Hoffman, Brenda (Neil) Meyer, Dede (Cory) Collins, Gail (Jason) Larson; sisters-in-law, Audrey Erpenbach and Dianne (Larry) Eich; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, Harold and Mary Erpenbach and a brother-in-law, Jerry Erpenbach.