Thomas Allen Hoffman, 78, of Dubuque, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center. He died from complications of lung and kidney disease.

A Celebration of Tom's Life will be from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque.

Tom was born April 7, 1943, in Cascade, IA, the son of Lloyd and Isadora May Hoffman.

He graduated from St. Mary's High School in Cascade, and Loras College in Dubuque.

He was a Spanish teacher at Monticello High School for ten years and later worked and retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Dubuque. Tom was instrumental with the Starlighter's Theater Group in Anamosa for whom he directed and participated in many plays. Tom always had a helping hand. Either driving Jim to his medical appointments, helping Larry and Mariann at the store, babysitting Wayne and Eric's dog or volunteering at the Postal Credit Union. Tom enjoyed watching basketball and baseball, especially the St. Louis Cardinals, camping with his buddies, playing live keno in Las Vegas, and machine keno at the Diamond Jo while socializing with his second family. Thus the name Keno Tom. One of Tom's favorite pastimes was making over 200 batches of Christmas candy which he gave to his family and friends. Even though he had 23 nieces and nephews, he never missed a graduation or wedding. He was a giver, not a taker.

Survivors include one sister, Betty Manternach of Monticello, IA; two brothers, Ed (Connie) Hoffman of Cascade, IA, and Allan (Kathy) Hoffman of Hiawatha, IA; one sister-in-law, Elaine Hoffman of Cascade, IA; as well as 23 nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Hoffman, and a brother-in-law, Melvin Manternach.

Tom was the best brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend you could ask for. We love you Keno Tom. AND THE LAST NUMBER ISSSSSSS 78.