Paul Hofer, age 85, of Gracevale Colony, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in route to the Madison Regional Health System. Paul was born on April 18, 1935 at the Barrickman Colony, Manitoba, Canada, the son of Samuel & Susie (Gross) Hofer. In 1947, he moved to Tschetter Colony, Olivet, SD and a year later to Gracevale Colony, Winfred, SD. On January 31, 1960, he was united in marriage to Sarah Wipf at Gracevale Colony. They made their home at Gracevale Colony and Paul worked as a hog man before he was elected farm boss. In 1978, Paul was elected secretary/treasurer, which he managed faithfully for 40 years. Paul and Sarah shared 46 years of marriage before Sarah’s passing on June 6, 2006. Grateful for having shared Paul’s life are his three daughters-Becky, Lorraine & Karen; son-Paul (Elisabeth) Hofer and their children-Jacob, Grace, Paul & Hannah; son-James (Reba) Hofer and their children, Wade, Shaun, Isaiah, Jamie & Joni; son-Michael (Anna) Hofer and their children Candace, BreAnna, Michael, Brayden & Rachel all from Gracevale Colony; brothers-Joe (Becky), Andy (Margaret) & Gary (Sussanna); sisters-Annie Wipf, Becky (Simon) Hofer & Mary (Joe) Wipf. Paul will be sadly missed by his children & grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents-Samuel & Susie Hofer; wife-Sarah; son-Steven; three brothers-Sam, Jake & John and two sisters-Susie & Margaret.