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September 25, 2002
Frank and Dolores Hoffart celebrate 50 years
The children and grandchildren of Frank and Dolores Hoffart of Dobbin hosted a 50th Wedding Anniversary Party in their honor on Sunday, September 15, 2002 at St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Plantersville, Texas.
The couple received between 425-450 guests throughout the afternoon.
A BBQ dinner was served and music for dancing was provided by DJ Rick Lemons.
The Hoffart’s, who have owned and operated Hoffart’s Grocery and Custom Meat Processing in Dobbin for 49 years, were married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Plantersville on September 13, 1952.
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(Obituary of Frank Hoffart: "Frank Joseph Hoffart, 1931 - 2009, Frank J. Hoffart, 78, of Dobbin passed away on Tuesday, December 15th at the Sheridan of Navasota surrounded by loving family members. Frank was born in Dobbin on January 28, 1931 to Stash and Apolonia Gabriel Hoffart. He married Dolores Herzog, the love of his life for over 57 years, on September 13, 1952. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a vigil service and Rosary at 7 p.m. on Thursday evening, December 17 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Plantersville. A funeral mass is set for Friday afternoon, December 18, 2009 2 p.m. at St. Mary's with Father Edward C. Kucera, Jr. officiating. Interment will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery followed by a luncheon in the parish hall. Frank was 7 or 8 years old when his father died, leaving his mother to raise 10 children and one on the way. At age 16, this young and poor farm boy quit school in the 8th grade and went to work for John Rosilier in his grocery store in Dobbin to help out with the families' expenses. Frank and Dolores were married one year when Mr. Rosilier died in September of 1953. In his will, Mr. Rosilier left the store to this young couple who began their business, Hoffart's Grocery, which they owned and operated for the next 54 years until the closing of the business on June 30, 2007. Over the 54 years of business, Frank became acquainted with many people in all the surrounding counties who grew to love and admire him. Later in their life, they added a meat processing plant which brought new faces and more friendships throughout the years. Frank loved his community as he served on the Montgomery ISD School Board for many years, was a Lions Club member, belonged to the Knights of Columbus and served on the Dobbin-Plantersville Water Board. He has been awarded and recognized by many businesses and organizations throughout the years. In 1988, Hoffart's was featured on Ron Stone's "The Eyes of Texas: and in February, 2003, Channel 13 did a segment on small hometown businesses on "Live at 5" and featured Hoffart's. Newscaster Cynthia Hunt called it the "Little Walmart of Dobbin" and on March 4, 2007, some footage for the movie "Unseen" was filmed there. His whole life basically consisted of his many loves – his family and grandchildren, his friends and customers, his cows and his business. Frank was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joe Hoffart and his wife Lucille, George Hoffart, Anthony Hoffart and Freddie Hoffart;brother-in-law, Don Kerr, sisters, Frances Kaminski and husband Harry, Clara Wischnewsky and husband Fred and Ella Marie Hoffart; and grandson, Brice Cade Hoffart. Survivors include his wife, Dolores; daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Don Sowell of Anderson, Debbie Hoffart, Lynn and Phil Deaton and Carol and Jeff Reissig, all of Montgomery; son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Adrienne Hoffart of Dobbin; grandchildren, Clint Branch and wife Diana of College Station, Brandi Branch of Montgomery, Ashleigh Sowell of Anderson, Eric Giles and friend Brandie McGee of Anderson, Reese, Ryan and Seth Reissig of Montgomery, Trey Hoffart of Montgomery and Kaylee Smith of Dobbin; great granddaughter, Abigail Branch of College Station; brothers, Mike Hoffart and wife Ida of Porter, Chris Hoffart and wife Margaret of Houston; sister, Betty Kerr of Dobbin; sisters-in-law, Janie Hoffart of Cypress and Ella Hoffart of Montgomery; and special friend, Barbara Faughn of Montgomery. Numerous other relatives and friends also survive. Pallbearers will include grandsons, Clint Branch, Eric Giles, Trey Hoffart and Reese Reissig; sons-in-law, Don Sowell, Phil Deaton and Jeff Reissig; and brother-in-law, Darrell Herzog. Honorary pallbearers are Ryan and Seth Reissig and all his many friends from Hoffart's Grocery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the St. Mary's Catholic Church Expansion Fund, P.O. Box 388, Plantersville, TX 77363 in his memory.")
