Rev. Leonard John Hofman, age 97, of Grand Rapids, MI, born January 31, 1928, to Bert and Dora Hofman, was lifted to glory on April 11, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, seven siblings, and his loving wife of 56 years, Elaine Ryskamp Hofman. He is survived by their four children: Laurie and Jack Harkema, Jan and Dave Musch, Kathy and Doug Smith, Joel and Nancy Hofman; 11 grandchildren, Leslie Harkema (Rosario Colchero Dorado), Lindsay Harkema (David Ader), Ryan Musch (Janelle), Steven Musch (Meaghan), Nathan Musch (Andrea), Melissa Smith (Sachin Bandukwala), Jacqueline Smith (Kevin Knol), Nichole Smith (Shawn Arens), Allyson Wever (Matthew), Kelsey Greendonner (David), Brandt Hofman; and 23 great grandchildren.

Rev. Hofman graduated from Calvin College in 1948 and from Calvin Seminary in 1951. He served as pastor of Christian Reformed churches in Kanawha, IA; Kenosha, WI; Zeeland, Jenison, and Holland, MI; and as the denominational stated clerk from 1982 to 1990 and general secretary from 1990 to 1994. He was known as a caring pastor and pastoral administrator and always demonstrated a deep love for the church. He especially enjoyed his ecumenical work, serving as secretary of the CRC's interchurch relations committee for many years and as an officer and chairman of the board of the National Association of Evangelicals. He received the Outstanding Service Award from the Calvin College Alumni Association in 1978 and the Distinguished Alumni Award from Calvin Theological Seminary in 2007. Leonard was known for his quick wit and sharp dress, and for his roles as an orderly churchman, and a beloved father, grandpa, and great grandpa.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 16, at 11:00 a.m. at Shawnee Park Christian Reformed Church, 2255 Tecumseh Dr. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, with Revs. Darrin Compagner and William Vanden Bosch officiating. A livestream of the service may be viewed at shawneeparkcrc.org. Friends may call at Zaagman Memorial Chapel, 2800 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, on Tuesday, April 15, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made to Holland Home/Faith Hospice.