Benjamin J. Hofrichter Sr.

79, of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away Monday night, January 22, 2018. He was born March 6, 1938 in Chicago, IL, the son of Benjamin and Mamie (Sirmer) Hofrichter. Ben married his "one true love" Susan "Suzie" Mango February 5, 1965, and she preceded him in death February 24, 2001. Ben is survived by his two sons, Benjamin (Jamie) Hofrichter Jr. of Palm Harbor, FL, and Mark D. Hofrichter of Orland Park, IL; his daughter, Dawn M. (Steven) Hussey of Frankfort, IL; four siblings, Tony Hofrichter, Sandy Iwanski, Marianne LaCrosse, and Rhonda Andrisko; five grandchildren, Adam Hussey, Megan Hussey, William Hussey, Ryan Hussey, and Benjamin "Benny" Hofrichter. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Along with his wife, Susan; he was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Charles "Chuck" Holfrichter; and his sister, Betty Nolan. Ben loved to fish and was happiest when he was on his lake or with his family. Memorial Visitation Saturday March 17, 2018 from 1 PM-4 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf Road Mokena, IL 60448. 708-479-1210 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com