Gene "Doug" Hoff

Gene Douglas ‘Doug’ Hoff RACINE – Gene Douglas ‘Doug’ Hoff, 65, died peacefully at home on Friday, March 21, 2014, surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 12, 1948, in Elgin, IL, to Gene F. and Laverne M. (nee: Ludwig) Hoff. On Aug. 28, 1971, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Bernardine ‘Bernie’ (nee: Commare). Doug attended Northern Illinois University, where he received a BS in Physics and a MBA. He was employed by CASE New Holland as a Systems Analyst for 24 years, retiring in 2009. Since moving to Racine in 1985, he was a dedicated member of Sacred Heart Parish, where he served in many capacities over the years, including usher and trustee, as well as Parish Council and the Marriage Preparation program. Doug also was a member of the Racine InterFaith Coalition. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and the Chicago Bears, but above all, he loved any time spent with his family. He touched many lives and will be deeply missed. Surviving are his loving wife of 42 years, Bernie; their children, Ethan (Elizabeth) Hoff; Sharon Prevost; and Allison (John) Perugini; nine grandchildren, Alexander, Natalie, Ryan, Kayla, Jacob, Mia, John, William and Frank; parents, Gene and Laverne Hoff; siblings, Bob Hoff; Karen (Rick) Sundquist; and Pat (Ernie) Link; mother-in-law, Julie Commare; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Art (Mary Ellen) Commare; Kevin (Joan) Commare; Mary (Mick) Tinnon; Char (Rob) Vuillaume; Don (Maria) Commare; Barb Commare (Tom Olander); former son-in-law, Jon Prevost; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends. He was preceded in death by father-in-law, Arthur Commare; grandparents, John and Marilla Hoff; Fred, Gladys and Pauline Ludwig; and nephews, Anthony Tinnon and Carl Vuillaume. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 27, 11 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2201 Northwestern Ave., with Rev. Ricardo Martín-Pinillos officiating. There will be a visitation in Haban Hall at church from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass. He will be laid to rest in a private ceremony. Doug’s family would like to thank Dr. Marc Kennedy and his nurse, Jane, as well as Wheaton Franciscan Hospice for all of their kindness and compassion. Memorials may be directed to Sacred Heart Parish or the Gift of Carl Foundation, Inc. (www.giftofcarl.org).

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Gene "Doug" Hoff

September 12, 1948 - March 21, 2014