Robert "Bob" M. Hoffstedt, age 73, of Dyer, IN, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Beloved husband of Barbara Hoffstedt (nee Kassen). Dear father of Holly Ann (Bryan) Stephens and Brian Robert (Janine) Hoffstedt. Loving Papa of Joshua, Jenna, Jamison, and Jesse. Memorial visitation Sunday, December 23, 2012 from 12:00 noon until the time of the memorial service at 1:00 PM at the Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt. 30 & Pleasant Springs Lane) Dyer, IN. Interment - private. Memorial contributions may be given to Ingalls Memorial Hospice (71 W. 156th St., Harvey, IL 60426) Mr. Hoffstedt was a Navy veteran and a long-time owner of a Pepperidge Farm cookie franchise. For further information please call 219-322-7300 or visit our online memorial obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com