(Connersville, IN)--A man who is widely credited with developing the regional vocational education system in the Whitewater Valley has died.  Bob Hoffman died on Wednesday night.  Hoffman was the founding director of what is known today as the Whitewater Career Center that serves students across the area.  Hoffman also spent time in the 1990’s as a state representative for House District 55.  The service has been set for 10 a.m. June 19 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home  Bob Hoffman was 87.