Irene Hoffmann, 72, of Atglen, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 4, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Ernst R. Hoffmann with whom she shared 28 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Geter Gouge and Helen Reynolds Gouge.
Irene was an area resident all her life and a 1966 Graduate of the Octorara High School.
Irene was employed as a diamond cutter with her husband's business, Ernst Hoffmann, Inc. of Atglen, PA.
She is survived, in addition to her husband, by two sons; Raymond Stackhouse and wife Amy of Parkesburg and Ron Stackhouse of Cochranville, three grandchildren and two brothers; Bob Gouge of Christiana, PA and Vernon Gouge of Florida. She was preceded in death by three siblings; Alfred Gouge, Ruth Ann Mendenhall and Janet Tennant.
Services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Sorry 😞
Ernst and family we're sad to hear of Irene's death. You will be in our prayers. 🙏 Stay strong. Eva and Jeff
Glad I have had the Blessing to know Irene
Dear Ernst and family, even though only Ernst and Irene know me, my heart goes out to you all for the loss of a very special, kind and loving wife, mother grandmother. Irene is already missed buy us all but know there is grace beyond this life in heaven. My prayers are with your entire family as I know she was loved buy us all but will never be forgotten.
With my deepest Sympathy
Bob Seamon
K Walter
Sorry for your loss🙏
Sorry for your loss🙏
Sorry for your loss
Our condolences to Ernst and family we are sad and sorry for the loss of our friend Irene she was loved like family to us she will be dearly missed
So sorry Ernst 😞 you are in
So sorry Ernst 😞 you are in my thoughts stay strong.
Ernie, so sorry to hear about
Ernie, so sorry to hear about this. My thoughts are with you.
Memorial
Hello Russel
Thank you much for your card.In case you feel like it, there is a memorial on July 25th at 2 PM here at the farm .All the best, Ernst
Ernst
Ernst, so very sorry about Rennie , I know you are devastated , we loved her so much the memories will last forever, sure had a lot of fun. Hugs and much love to you and her boys and the loved ones. Love you bunches, Fran and Brown
Condolences
Such a wonderful person! So many great memories!
RIP Reenie.
My Condolences
Ernst:
Very sorry to hear about Irene's passing - my condolences. I hope you feel better soon from your loss. She will be missed.
Dennis
IRENE
Dear Ernst.
My Heartfelt Condolences, I always remember her with her joy.
May she rest in Peace, such a great human being.
We miss Reenie dearly. She
We miss Reenie dearly. She was such an extraordinary loving and bright person. The US will never be the same to us without her.
The Berliners
Condolences
So sorry for your loss my friend
Reenie
I will truly miss you reenie from the first time you met me you always treated me like family and to me you was like a mom to me you will always be in my heart love Doreen
Reenie
To say we're sorry seems hardly adequate. We'll miss her and we know her absence will leave an emptiness in your life. Stay strong.
Reenie
Although we did not see each other very often during the past 25 years, we always felt a deep connection to Reenie. We miss her very much, but she will be always in our hearts through all the good memories of the times we had together.
Sincere Sympathy
Dear Ernst, family and friends:
Our sincere sympathy to all. Have known Irene since high school and always enjoyed seeing her infectious smile!!
Ernst , Please know that you
Ernst , Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during the difficult time. We are truly sorry for your loss.
From all of us at K. Walter Service.
Ernest we were so sad to hear
Ernest we were so sad to hear the news of Reenie passing. She was such an amazing woman & will be missed! Marty & I will be praying for you & your family. If you need anything we are here.
All our love
Melissa & Marty Osborne
You will be missed Rene!! I
You will be missed Rene!! I will always remember our fun times at your home and the July 4th fireworks!! Rest peacefully Rene, until we meet again ... -loretta & barry hines xoxo
hugs and prayers
To all of Rene's family I am sorry to hear this. She and I were friends in school and continued for years,Rene and I used to push Raymond and my daughter Shelly in strollers up 1st avenue together.I remember it like it was yesterday. She was always smiling and had such a happy air about her. She was definitely loved and will be missed. I pray our Lord surrounds you with His love, peace and strength.