Darrell Wayne Hoff

JASPER- Darrell Wayne Hoff, 71, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 4, 2024 after a long illness. Darrell was born on December 28, 1952, to Gerald B. and Velma (Walters) Hoff in Adrian, Michigan. He was baptized as a child of God on March 29, 1953. On June 23, 1979, he married the love of his life, Melodee F. (Ansted) Sullins and they were blessed with 44 years of a beautiful union with many lively times and memories. Darrell graduated from Adrian High School in 1971 and from Central Michigan University in 1975 with a degree in business administration. Darrell’s parents owned Hoff Oil Co. in Adrian, Michigan as the Mobil consignee. In his youth, Darrell grew up at the oil company and helped his father. At the sudden death of his father in 1979, Darrell went to work with his mother to take care of the customers. For the next 9 years, he was the oil man through Mobil and then Standard Oil. Darrell and Melodee then established Darrell’s Hoff Oil Co. and grew the business that expanded to the complex at Sand Creek Hwy and Beecher, known as Hoffies, Darrell’s Hoff Oil Co. and Hoffies Neighborhood Car Wash. Everyone knew Darrell’s flashy trucks and the slogans “The Biggest Little Oil Company in Lenawee County” and “Solving Your Problems with Experience”. Some would say, Darrell thinks he knows everything. Truth is: He usually did and helped many people. After the business closed in 2008, he worked a short time for Bales, Inc and Level One until he retired due to health problems. Darrell was active in the community with the Adrian Chamber of Commerce and Adrian Symphony. Darrell was confirmed as a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church on December 12, 1980. He served on the school board and as a Sunday School Superintendent. With his wife, Melodee, he taught Sunday school classes and Bible Studies for years. He held other offices in the church and was president of the Men’s Club for years. He loved greeting people at church and was a disciple of Christ sharing his faith with people at the local restaurants and grocery stores. When he wasn’t working, Darrell loved to fish and take his family on camping trips. A trip with Darrell was always an adventure and unpredictable, giving his family many exciting memories. In addition to his wife, Melodee, Darrell is survived by his sons, Stephen D. (Samantha) Hoff, David R. (Tracy) Sullins and Melodee’s adopted daughter, Brenda Burke; grandchildren, Reagan and Tucker Sullins, Caleb and Sam Dawson, and Xander Hoff; siblings, Alan (Sue) Hoff and Barbara (Tom) Knotek. Darrell was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial visitation for Darrell will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2024 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian. His memorial service will take place at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., with a one hour visitation prior. Pastor Joel Sarrault will be officiating the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com

Darrell Wayne Hoff

December 28, 1952 - April 4, 2024