Theodore Hoeffler, philanthropist and head of the firm of Theodore Hoeffler & Co., died at his home here yesterday at the age of seventy-six. Mr. Hoeffler was an active leader in Jewish affairs in Buffalo for many years.
Born in Germany, Mr. Hoeffler came to Buffalo with his parents when a small boy. After graduating from the local public schools he entered the clothing business and a few years later became associated with Oppenheimer & Co., scrap dealers. He then founded in 1881 the firm of Theodore Hoeffler & Co., trading in old rubber, in which business he continued for thirty-five years until his recent retirement.
Throughout his life Mr. Hoeffler was interested in Jewish charities and was the first secretary and later the president of the Hebrew Men’s Benevolent Society, continuing until the organization became part of the Jewish Federation for Social Service. He was president of the Federation for some time and was a member of its board of directors for many years. In 1916 he was chairman of the Buffalo committee to aid Jewish war sufferers.
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