John Eugene Hofenbredl, a resident of Grand Ronde, Oregon died on Saturday April 26, 2025 in McMinnville. He lost his battle to Alzheimers, with family by his side.
John was born on September 12, 1942 in McMinnville, Oregon, the son of John and Eileen Hofenbredl. He attended grade school in Grand Ronde and later attended Willamina High School.
John married Susan Yost in August of 1964, and later had four children. John is preceded in death by his parents John and Eileen, his brother Ronald, sister Janice, and brother Larry. He is survived by Jeffrey, Amy and (Jeff) Curtis, Barbara and (Don) Wood and John and (Tina) Hofenbredl. Also 7 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
John spent his career in the woods falling timber, running equipment, and driving log trucks. He initially started Hofenbredl Logging with his brother Larry. Later he started Fall Creek Logging, Inc. John has always been an enthusiast for working on hot rod cars, working in his yard, planting trees on his property, and always working on his own saw mills. He was well known to be seen at a local car show.
A public viewing will be held at West Valley Funeral Home in Sheridan, Oregon on Friday May 9th from 2-6pm. Graveside service will be Saturday may 10th, at 1:00pm at Green Crest Memorial Park. A celebration of life will follow at 3:0-0pm. The address is 30520 Salmon River Highway, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347.
