Rodney Hofbauer

Rodney Allen Hofbauer, 52, of Rochester died on August 7, 2018 at his home after a brave battle against cancer. He was born on November 29, 1965 in Rochester to Donald and Sally (Brooks) Hofbauer. He graduated from Mayo High School and joined in the family business, Rochester Fire Extinguisher Company. Rodney was the manager for many years and recently purchased the business. He loved his career and was a very knowledgeable businessman. On October 3, 1992, Rodney married Jennifer Kampmeier and they were later divorced. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching Western Movies. One of the things Rodney enjoyed most was drinking coffee and spending time with his dogs. He was a devoted fan of the Grateful Dead and traveled around much of the country to see their shows. Rodney also enjoyed watching the Minnesota sports teams, being part of a dart league for several years, and cooking for his family. Survivors include his two daughters, Janessa (Max) Harrison and Sabrina Hofbauer; and one son, Jerod Hofbauer, all of Rochester; two grandchildren, James and Emma; his siblings, Donald Hofbauer Jr. of Rochester, Stanley (Sue) Hofbauer of Rochester, Robin (Don) McEwen of Austin, Diane (Lee) Kelly of LaCrosse, Tammy Hofbauer of Rochester and Sherry (Rodney) Scharberg of Oronoco. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Monday, August 13, 2018 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the service at the church. To leave a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 289-3600