Raymond J. Hoffart, 75, Minot, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, in a Minot hospital.

Raymond was born July 11, 1934, a son of Jacob and Magdalene (Deck) Hoffart in Balta. He was raised and educated in the Balta and Rugby area, graduating from Rugby High School in 1952. He worked for his dad in Rugby until 1961, building and remodeling homes.

On April 24, 1957, he was united in marriage to Barbara Ovitt. They were married for 34 years before separating.

Raymond worked in Pierre, S.D., where he worked on the Oahe Reservoir until 1962. He then worked as a carpenter with the carpenter's union until 1967, when he began working as a millwright and worked on the missile project throughout western North Dakota. In 1977, he began working at numerous power plants in and around North Dakota, until his retirement in 1997.

He enjoyed reading, cooking, watching television and going to the races at the Nodak Speedway.

Those who shared in his life: children, Steve (Lori) Hoffart, Minot, Mike (Kim) Hoffart, Minot, Jackie (Rick) Bischof, Bismarck; eight grandchildren, Justin, Danielle, Jacob, Jesse, Levi, Alec, Wyatt and Cody; one great-grandchild, Gabriella; siblings, Richard (Sheri) Hoffart, Bismarck, David Hoffart, Fargo, Francis (Evangeline) Hoffart, Santa Clara, Calif., and Rita Holm, Lake Forest, Calif. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Renae Hoffart.

Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Minot.

Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.

Visitation: Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Vigil Prayer Service: Thursday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.