Donald Curtis Hoff, 85, of East Grand Forks, MN formerly of Oslo, MN passed away peacefully at home in Costa Rica on Thursday September 3, 2020.

Donald was born on May 28th 1935 in Rural Oslo MN. Son to William Henry Hoff & Dagney Emily (Johnson) Hoff. Don grew up on the family farm, with many animals back in the day. Don graduated from Oslo High School in 1953. While he held various local jobs after graduation, he always helped on the farm where his true passion was. In 1958 he was drafted into the Army, after serving he took over the farm and was happy to pass on the tradition to his Son Michael.

Early in his farming career he had a few head of cattle and some milking cows. For a time, he would also spend the winters in the Chicago area, where he worked for the Wilson Company, American Airlines, and helping his brother Bob with office cleaning. Later he focused successfully on raising a wide variety of crops, including Sugar Beets, Wheat, & Edible beans, to name a few.

In 1981 he started traveling to Costa Rica, where he went most winters. He was united in Marriage to Mercedes Elena Saenz on February 15, 1986 in San Jose, Costa Rica. Together they raised a family on the farm, with Son Michael & Daughter Heidy.

Don Enjoyed his country western music, as well as old westerns. We all know he liked any kind of baked goods, especially cookies, along with his coffee.

He enjoyed traveling with his family, and was happy to help out on the farm as long as he could, he really enjoyed farming with his son.

Don was a kind, honest, quiet, hardworking man.

He will be missed dearly by his family, friends, and neighbors.

Don is survived by his wife of 34 years, Elena Hoff, Son Michael Hoff, Daughter in Law Katie Hoff, Grandchildren Dan Ozaeta & Dylan Bayne, and many nephews and nieces.

Donald was preceded in Death by parents Bill Hoff & Dagney Hoff, brothers Robert Hoff & James Hoff, and Daughter Heidy Saenz.

Memorial service will be held through Zoom, On Saturday September 19th 2020 at 2:00 PM

Meeting ID: 844 7121 9422

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