Robert Earl Hofmann, 88, of Farmersburg passed away Monday January 5, 2015 at 10:49 am in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. Robert was a retired rural mail carrier for the US Postal Service for over 30 years and was also a farmer. He was born June 14, 1926 in Terre Haute to Conrad Hofmann and Eva O. (Hathorne) Hofmann. Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Golden Nadine (Stuffle) Hofmann; a daughter, Cynthia Hofmann of Terre Haute; a son, Robert Earl Hofmann II of Bloomington; 3 grandchildren, Courtnie Parrish, Jennifer Butts, and Chad Butts; 2 step-grandchildren, Teresa Pirtle and Thomas Pirtle; 2 great grandchildren, Madison Costantino and John Patrick Felix Butts, Olivia Little, and Brant Walker and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, Fern Higginbotham and Lois Durham and a brother, Huey Hofmann. Robert was a veteran of the US Army, serving during WW II. He was a member of the Lawton-Byrum Post #972 VFW, and the Riley American Legion Post #328. He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge. He loved to breed Angus Beef, he enjoyed gardening, being outdoors and spending time with his family. Visitation will be Wednesday January 7, 2015 from 11:30 am until 2:30 pm in DeBaun Funeral Homes, Springhill Chapel, 85 E. Springhill Dr with funeral services at 2:30 pm in the funeral home with Reverend Ed Gladish officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with military honors.