Michael Hoffman

NELSONVILLE - Michael T. Hoffman, 52, of Nelsonville, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 1, 2012. Born July 26, 1960 in Nelsonville, he was the son of Gerald Thomas Hoffman of Nelsonville and the late Dianne Carol Goebl. He was a 1979 graduate of Nelsonville York High School and received his bachelorchr(39)s degree from Ohio University and his masterchr(39)s degree in Political Science and Military History also from Ohio University. He was an instructor for Conceal to Carry Permits through the NRA, which he was a member. He was also a member of Ohio Gun Collectors Assoc., Hocking Valley Sportsman, Tusco Gun Club, and American Motorcycle Club. He was a beloved husband.&nbsp;&nbsp; Besides his father, he is survived by his wife of 23 years, Amy; a friend who is like a brother, Chuck Fields; an aunt, Judy (Fred) Kurtz of Maumee; an uncle, Arch Persinger of Clarington; and many friends and other family. He also loved his cat, Winston.&nbsp;&nbsp; Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home where you may send the family a message of sympathy at <a href="http://www.hughesmoquinfuneralhome.com/"><font color="#0000ff">www.hughesmoquinfuneralhome.com</font>. &nbsp; &nbsp;