Luther T. Hofacker, 86, of Defiance, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Mercy Defiance Hospital. He was born on December 30, 1933 to Charles and Iva (Taylor) Hofacker in Paulding County, OH. On December 31, 1954 he married Deloris Froelich who survives in Defiance. He was a member of the 1st Church of Christ, Defiance. Luther worked at the G.M. Foundry for 35 years retiring in 1987  He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War serving from 1954-1956.  He was a also a member of the Folrida/Flatrock Township Fire Department, and was on the Florida Village Council.  He was a member of the Bert G. Taylor American Legion Post 300, Napoleon, the Defiance AmVets Post 1991, and bowled on various GM Bowling League's.  He enjoyed making latch hook rugs, yard work, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Luther is survived by his loving wife, Deloris Hofacker of Defiance, daughters, Janice (Richard) Pittenger, and Nancy (Scott) Frederick both of Defiance, 3 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, his brothers, Bill Hofacker, and Ray Hofacker, both of Van Wert, OH, and Royal (Janet) Hofacker of Defiance, and his sisters, Betty Bambalough, and Ilo (Lloyd) Marvin both of Van Wert. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Charles and Gerald Hofacker, and sisters, Tabitha Burt, Helen Yeutter, and Becky Miracle. There will be no viewing per Luther's wishes. Services will be at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 9 , 2020 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. Due to the recent pandemic, masks and social distancing are required to enter the funeral home. Burial will be public for those who wish to attend at Riverview Memory Gardens in Defiance, with graveside military rites accorded by VFW #3360. Memorials are suggested to Defiance Hospice. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.