Ronald Leo Hoffmann, age 51 of Rochester passed away of natural causes on December 2, 2012 at his home.

Ronald was born on May 15, 1961 in New Ulm, MN to Leo and Elayne Hoffmann.  On June 13, 1987 he married Lynn J. Olson. They were later divorced. Ronald worked as a dispatcher for Freerksen Trucking Company in Dodge Center. He loved boating, fishing, hunting and auto racing, especially Nascar.

Ronald is survived by his mother Elayne, two sisters, Patricia (David) Sperl of Courtland, MN, Jeanne Sellner of New Ulm, a brother William (Christine) Hoffmann of New Ulm, a sister-in-law Carita Hoffmann of New Ulm, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Also surviving are very close special friends Lynn and Ken Mohlke and Roger and Sheila Freerksen.

He is preceded in death by his father Leo Hoffmann, and three brothers, Gerald L. Hoffmann, Gregory L. Hoffmann, and Joseph L. Hoffmann (died in infancy).

A memorial service for Ronald will be held at 1:00pm in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Rev. James Russell officiating on Thursday, December 6, 2012. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the River Park Chapel. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens.

Memorials are preferred written to the family.

Macken Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com