Claudia J. (Hofer) Leist

Claudia Jayne (Hofer) Leist, 64, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. Claudia was born on November 26, 1961, to Richard and Nancy (Kuehl) Hofer in Menominee, MI. She graduated high school from Marinette Catholic Central, class of 1980. On June 6, 1987, she was united in marriage to Glenn Leist. She was also a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception of Greenville, WI. 

She enjoyed reading, playing golf with her dad and Dick’s Chicks, boating to Door County for breakfast, and, of course, shopping. The most important thing to her was her family. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, especially to Aruba. She also loved watching her kids play sports and, most of all, live life. 

Claudia is survived by her husband Glenn; children Kori Leist and Christian (significant other Jenna Krause) Leist; siblings Rick Hofer, Connie (Jim) Baldwin, Carolee (Jim) Cox, Randall (Jill) Hofer, and Nan (Eric) Bretl; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Kevin Leist, Steven (Michelle) Leist, Richard (Joan) Leist, Dennis (Laurie) Leist and Tim (Debbie) Leist; nieces, nephews, and special friends Rick and Shelia Erck and Bonnie and Andy Peters. Claudia was preceded in death by her parents.

The funeral Mass for Claudia will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, N2385 Municipal Dr., Greenville.  A time of visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. For online condolences, please visit www.valleyfh.com.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to her friends, family, and the Greenville Lioness Club for the support over the last ten years.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Greenville Lioness Lions Club.

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