Robert Erich Hoffmann, age 70, late of Joliet. Beloved former husband of Kathleen nee McCulla. Loving father of Karen Stengel and Julie Eggert. Proud grandfather of Leah. Devoted son of Estelle and the late Erich. Dear brother of James, Carol and Susan Cooper. Robert was a graduate of Chicago Vocational High School and the University of Florida with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Visitation Thursday, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:45 a.m. from Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. LaGrange Rd., (Northbound traffic: U-turn permitted at 143rd St.), Orland Park, to St. Michael Church Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions directed to the family are preferred and appreciated.