Pauline J. Hoffman, age 85, of Glenwood, MN died unexpectedly at home on Monday, September 21, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, September 28th at Glenwood Lutheran Church, with Rev Krista Lee officiating. Visitation will be at the church, one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will follow in Glenwood Lutheran Church Cemetery. Arrangements are with Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home of Glenwood.

Pauline Joy Hoffman was born on July 25, 1941, in Starbuck, Minnesota to Palmer and Helen (Moe) Haugen. She grew up in the Glenwood area and graduated from Glenwood High School in 1959 and continued her education thereafter.

On January 5, 1963, she was united in marriage to David Hoffman at Glenwood Lutheran Church, a place that remained meaningful throughout her life. Together they made their home in Bismarck, North Dakota, and later lived in La Crosse, Wisconsin; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and North Olmsted, Ohio, before returning to Glenwood in 1992. Pauline and Dave also spent winters in Lake Havasu City, Arizona for 16 years. They were blessed with two sons, Paul and Eric. Pauline and David shared 52 years of marriage before David died February 18, 2015.

Pauline will be remembered for her kindness and generosity, especially with her time and energy. Pauline was deeply artistic, both with her painting and beautiful singing voice. She sang for many years in church choirs as well as the Young at Heart choral group. She was proud of her Norwegian heritage and was an active member of the Sons of Norway Mjosen Lodge. Her faith also remained a steady part of her life, and she was an active member of Glenwood Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her son, Eric (Sarah) Hoffman of Odenton, MD; grandchild; Saffron Hoffman; sisters, Virginia Cahoon and Sonia Byrd; sister-in-law, Darla Haugen; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, Palmer and Helen Haugen; husband, David Hoffman; son, Paul Hoffman; sisters, Treva (David) Benton and Kathy Haugen and a brother, Peter Haugen.