Edward Martin "Marty" Hofle, 74, of Ocala, FL passed away August 21, 2016 at his home.  His generous and loving spirit will be missed by many.  He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughters, Martyne of Ocala and Marcy of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; sisters, Linda Edwards and Mary Bosworth of Pocatella, ID.  He was raised in Akron, OH where he graduated from Kenmore High School and the University of Akron and taught math / science at Thornton Jr. High.  He moved to Hialeah, FL in 1970 and became a Hialeah Fire Fighter / Paramedic and eventually Deputy Fire Chief.  After retirement in 2005, he relocated to Ocala.  He was a devoted member of Grace World Church in Brooksville, FL.  A celebration of his life will be held at Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home (954 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala 352-236-5884) on Friday, October 14th at 3PM.