Thank you everyone for helping us remember Durward; hard to believe it has been one year! 
Durward's favorite sayings. Outstanding! Tremendous! Expect the unexpected.  Have a wonderful 2023 and Durward will live on in all of us!

Very belatedly, I am ,deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Hofler's passing.  I was a student of his at Northwestern Univ. Traffic Institute-Police Administration Training Program in 1991-1992 where he taught Research Methodology and Change Management.  His wit and wisdom made him one of the most enjoyable lecturers, and his teaching has remained with me these many years afterwards.  But the most enjoyable memory was his introduction to the class of Country Ham at Easter that year.  May the Lord keep him in His kingdom in eternal life, and know that he is fondly remembered.

Deer Carol and family, I am deeply saddened to learn your loss of Dr. Durward Hofler. As a formal colleague, I still remember the morning that I came to NEIU for campus interview and Dr.  Hofler brought me to a pancake place. That’s the first time I got to know his love for pancakes with lots of syrup. More than that, Dr. Hofler shared with me his love for teaching and guided me the first year of my journey in NEIU. I am grateful to Dr. Hofler for all of these. My heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family. 

I have many fond memories of Durward. He always had quips  and jokes to make me  and others laugh.  He had unique  diet of foods he would eat and foods he would not eat. He was unique in that way.
 I was working on publishing my first journal article and it required a specific word processing format which Durward had and he helped me put it together for publishing.  he was a good person.

I am grateful to Durward for helping me plan and organize NEIU's Annual Business Etiquette Seminar and Dinner He always had a great opening  of humor and celebration followed by a Bon Appetit toast to begin the learning experience. We were a great team! Thank you, Durward, for the fun memories!

Dear Carol and family
There are so many memories of Durward that I could fill up a page. I was a former student of his, and found his life stories amazing. He told me stories about Andrew his son as a little guy. He loved you and Andrew so very much as well as the girls.  He bonded with his students and truly related complex stories to real life stories. He knew how to develop critical thinking skills among his students.  He had a special bond with his students which helped him develop the International dinners that he founded.
I always enjoyed going out for pizza with both of you.  My most funniest memory was when I was at NEIU. I got an A on my math test. I came running into his office so proud of myself. He seriously looked at me and said this is 7th grade math. I said Durward I never got an A on any math test.  He had a sense of humor that made me laugh and best of all he was a friend and in turn I became friends of your family. I am so very sad he passed away, but he is now on another journey.  Carol and family wishing you solace at a time in need.



I am quite saddened to learn of the passing of my dear colleague and friend, Professor Durward Hofler. Early in my career at Northeastern Illinois University, Durward became my mentor and friend.  Over more than 2 decades we spent many hours in his office listening to his advice, anecdotes and he listening to my questions and ideas. He was a distinguished Professor and among his many achievements is being the founding faculty advisor for the annual International Business Conference. From my many conversations with him, I learned that he had  an immense love for his beloved wife, children and family. My heartfelt condolences to Madame Carol Hofler and his entire family. He will be remembered fondly by hundreds of his students, his colleagues and myself till our own deaths. 

Hello Ms. Carol Hofler,

I'm truly saddened by the loss of Dr. Durward Hofler. Please accept my deepest condolence and sincerest sympathy to you and your family at this toughest time! My thoughts and prayers are going your way!

Take care!

from Jian Li

Please share with us your memories about Durward.  We know he had a lot of good stories/jokes  that kept everyone laughing. 
Have you heard the coat story?
Carol  Hofler

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Henry Durward Hofler

August 25, 1938 – February 19, 2022

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