Floyd F. "Hoss" Hafer, 55 of Akron, died Monday, August 23rd at Kenton Manor Nursing Home in Greeley.

Hafer was born in Akron on March 5, 1955 to Virgil and Norma Ross Hafer. He spent his childhood on a couple of farms in the Elba area. He attended school in Akron, and graduated from Akron High School.
He attended heavy equipment school before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He then ran heavy equipment for several years. Later he was an over-the-road trucker, working out of the Dallas, Texas area. Then he worked for Werner Enterprises as an instructor for new truck drivers. He then moved back to Akron where he drove for English Feedlots. When he could no longer drive over the road, he went to work in the parts department at Spicknall's until ill health forced his retirement.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 66 in Akron and the National Rifle Association. He loved fishing, hunting, and his Italian greyhounds, Elsie and Libby. He loved watching the Denver Broncos' and Colorado Avalanche games, and pro wrestling. He wanted to be a professional wrestler at one time.
He is survived by his sister Irene Trumbo and husband Jerry of Fort Morgan, his sister-in-law Shirley, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, brother Ross, an infant sister, 1 niece, and 1 nephew.
A memorial service was held at the First Presbyterian Church of Akron on August 26, 2010. Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association in care of Brenner Funeral Home, PO Box 576, Akron, CO 80720.