George Leonard Hoefle, 87, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at Lacoba Homes in Monett, Mo.

He was born June 17, 1938 in Denver, Colo., the son of Victor W. and Zita (Glass) Hoefler, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was a sister, Jackie Archuleta.

Survivors include his sons, Mark Hoefler and wife Kelli of Littleton, Colo., Matthew Hoefler and wife  Rosa of Denver, Colo., Luke Hoefler of Nederland, Colo. and John Hoefler and wife Jacquelyn of Golden, Colo.; daughters, Lori Maloney and husband Paul of Eagle Rock, Mo., Patricia Ladebue and husband Roy of Brush, Colo., Lisa Zion and husband Stuart of Arvada, Colo. and Mary Spencer and husband Rob of Arvada, Colo.; brother, Garvin Hoefler of Aptos, Calif.; sister, Jeannie Teague; 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

He grew up in Denver, Colo., where he attended school and graduated from St. Francis High School. He served for three years in the Colorado Army National Guard. George worked as a machinist for IBM for 15 years. 

Services were held Saturday, June 6, 2026 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Cassville, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Father Bill Hodgson conducted the services.

Contributions may be made to Cassville Senior Center in memory of George.