David Gene Hofstetter

David Gene Hofstetter, 66, of Florence, MO passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 10, 1952 in Sedalia, MO the son of Wilbert Wilson and Mary Lubertha (Fethke) Hofstetter, who preceded him in death.

On June 7, 1974 in Smithton, MO, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Denise Ripley, who resides of the home.

David was a member of Lake Methodist Church. He owned and operated Hofstetter Pork, LLC. He was a life member and served on the council of Missouri Pork Association. He was a member of the Morgan County Extension Council and Morgan County Farm Bureau. He enjoyed posting antique tractors on facebook, where he was known for posting the "tractor of the day".

Beside his wife Cheryl, he is survived by, three sons, Jeremy Hofstetter (Michelle), Seth Hofstetter (Jennifer) all of Smithton, and Scott Hofstetter (Rebecca) of Ocean Side, CA; a brother, Daryl Hofstetter of Stover, MO; a granddaughter, Emilia Hofstetter; two grandsons, Layne and Reiken Hofstetter; a nephew, Daryn Hofstetter (Alicia); a niece Dena Leiggero (Mark).

Memorial services will be held at 7:00 pm, Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia, MO with Rev. Jason Veal, officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Creek Methodist Church or Lake Creek Camp Meeting.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rea Funeral Chapel.