Fritz Hoffman

The central Ohio art scene lost a wonderful friend Sunday with the death of Fritz Hoffman. Every day we enjoy two of his wonderful watercolors (he was AWS and OWS) that hang in our dining room and my husband was in an artist luncheon group with him as well as community organizations. In recent years Fritz had changed to oils, and my husband thinks they may even be better than his watercolors, but I find that hard to imagine. Here is the obituary from today's Columbus Dispatch. He will be greatly missed.

HOFFMAN Frederick R. Hoffman "Fritz", age 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 5, 2008. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, was Vice President of Burkholder Flint and Nichols Advertising Agency, was also active in C.O.W.S., A.W.S and O.W.S. Fritz is preceded in death by his parents Frederick and Susie Hoffman. He is survived by his loving wife, Joanne of 50 years; daughters, Betsy (Steve) Leitwein, Kathy (Jerry) Cutler; grandchildren, Steven (Ashley) Leitwein, Drew Leitwein, Jessica Cutler, Kaitlin Cutler; great-grandchild, Olivia Leitwein; sister, Barbara Hoch; nieces, nephews and many friends. Family will receive friends at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL 1740 Zollinger Rd., Friday, October 10, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. to celebrate Fritz's life. A private family service will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of ones choice.