Elmer J. Hoffman

Elmer J. Hoffman

Elmer Joseph Hoffman (July 7, 1899 - June 25, 1976) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

Born on a farm in Du Page County, near Wheaton, Illinois, Hoffman attended the public schools of Wheaton. Enlisted in the Artillery Corps during the First World War and served in France. Helped operate his father's farm as well as his own trucking firm 1919-1930.He was employed in Du Page County sheriff's office 1930-1938. Sheriff of Du Page County 1939-1942. Chief deputy sheriff 1943-1946. Again sheriff 1947-1950. In 1951 was probation officer of Du Page County's circuit and county courts.

Hoffman was elected State treasurer in 1952, reelected in 1956 and served until elected to Congress.

Hoffman was elected as a Republican to the Eighty-sixth and to the two succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1959-January 3, 1965).He was not a candidate for renomination in 1964 to the Eighty-ninth Congress. Resided in Wheaton, Illinois, where he died June 25, 1976.He was interred in St. Michael's Cemetery.

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