Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

GREGORY OFFERMANN Obituary

Gregory Scott Offermann 1946 ~ 2010 Our beloved son, father, grandfather, friend and soulmate passed away on December 11, 2010 after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of pulmonary fibrosis. Born May 22, 1946 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Harold "Hal" and Carol (Gibson) Offermann. Greg spent his childhood in Green Lake, Wisconsin and Evergreen, Colorado. Upon his graduation from Evergreen High School in 1964, he began his educational journey at Colorado School of Mines where he joined and was a proud member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He transferred to the University of Utah, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Fuels Engineering in 1976, followed by a Masters of Engineering Administration from the University of Utah in 1988. Professionally, Greg spent the last 21 years of his career with W.E.S.T, Inc, based in Kaysville, Utah. He was proud of his water chemical sales career and enjoyed the relationships that he built with both his colleagues and his clients. His favorite hobbies included the cheering on the University of Utah athletic programs, photography, model trains, all types of technology, and his cars. Civically, he served two terms on the East Millcreek City Council, where he was the treasurer and as the President of Eastside Babe Ruth baseball. Greg is survived by his soulmate Melanie, his mother (Carol), his children Jeffrey (Kevin), Thea, Ashley, Nathan (Adrianne) and his grandchildren Megan, Ryan, Braxton and Cooper. His father, Hal and his brother, Kurt, preceded him in death. The family thanks Dr. Dan Henry, Dr. Ali Ahmed and the Intermountain Health Care's Pulmonary ICU staff for the care that they provided. Services for Greg will be held Saturday, December 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84108. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.larkincares.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the American Lung Association at www. lungusa.org/donate or by phone at 202-785-3355.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Dec. 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for GREGORY OFFERMANN

How you can show support

Get email updates whenever changes are made.

Send flowers

Consider sending flowers.

Add photos

Share their life with photo memories.

Plant trees

Honor them by planting trees in their memory.

Donate in Memory

Make a donation in memory of your loved one.

Share this page

Invite other friends and family to visit the page.

Jed Stone

December 10, 2019

I still think of Greg a lot, he was always very polite to everyone he met. I had the opportunity to go to Wendover and do the water test inspections for the casino's. I sure miss him a lot he was a great friend to have. Miss you Greg my friend.

Cary Fullerton

May 11, 2011

Hardly a day goes by that I don't think of Greg. I drive the frontage road all the time. It is so strange not to stop and mow the lawn or take the garbage cans in and out. But for my old memories I stop and blow off the cotton from those trees to the front door. I miss are chit chats with you. But im so glad I was able to get some of your stuff in the garage of yours.everytime I get on that yellow ladder I can hear you saying, hey that's not real stable,id say I have great balance no worries. Also a few tools and yet not least Sprinkler accessories. HEY!!! And the portable bar. No forgetting a fabulas friend when I use your treasures all the time and go by the house. Melanie is hanging in there, but misses you deeply. Her condo is gorgeous, just right for her. Mel and the boys did a great job in finding her a new home. Take care and so glad you have been relieved of your pain& suffering. But know you are still watching over us all. Miss ya Bud.

Margo Hartle

December 28, 2010

Dear Melanie and family: Greg was my insurance customer for many years and I always enjoyed talking to him and found him to be a good friend who loved his family. He was one of my favorite customers and always had a big, happy smile on his face. I will truly miss him and send my deepest sympathy to you. -- Margo Hartle--

Carolyn Z. Dean

December 21, 2010

December 12, 2010
My Dear Brother-in-Law, Gregory Offermann,
The day after your death, the afternoon was clear and beautiful. The promise of Spring seems not too far away, even though it’s December 12th, 2010. I know you like it when it’s really really hot outside. I am looking for you, like I look for my mother and my other young brother-in-law, who left us not so long ago.
I wore my magic earrings last week, in hopes you would somehow, miraculously, recover from your unidentified, insidious and compromising illness. They worked, those earrings, for only a short period of time, when your body, suddenly let us know, that what was happening was far beyond a miracle. You were in trouble and we wanted you here with us, not in overwhelming pain and discomfort to breathe, we wanted you with us, just the way you have always been, a great big “Bear of a Guy,” filled with life and laughter.
Our “Black Bart,” no one could beat “Black Bart” at Croquet. You were a Winner, a Challenger, a “Great Master” not one to take to loosing, very nicely. Good thing there was the “Cherry Tree” for all of us to get our frustrations out on, all of us enjoying our outdoor appetizer and spitting pits wherever. You were a winner, that’s why you were “Black Bart.” Oh, we had fun with you, I was just a kid, a little sister, and you noticed me. You even taught me how to play tennis! I was interested, I thought. On my bucket list, even though I did not know what a bucket list was then, I planned on being a tennis star at Wimbledon. I sure tried, you helped encourage me. I tried, but certainly not Wimbledon quality, yet at the time, but I became a pretty good tennis player because of your fine teaching skills.
You were big, not just in stature, but bigger than life itself. You were suppose to always be there for all of us. I miss you and always will and I will look for you in the same place that I look for my mother, and Big “D”, because you are all there and you choose to show yourselves only when we choose to pay attention. My mother said, “When we stop and pay attention, that is when we really see what is in front of us.”
Greg, my brother-in-law, one that I have known for so very long, I honor and appreciate you for all of the wonderful things that you have taught me. I am, upon phone calls, your most favorite sister-in-law and I will miss saying that to you when I call your house. You are the “Black Bart” of our family -- cherry pits and all.
I will love you always,
Your Favorite Sister-in-Law, Carolyn

Tammie Clark

December 21, 2010

My sincere sympathy to your family. My prayers and thoughts are with you everyday.

Tammie Clark/Dr. Ahmeds nurse

December 20, 2010

We were honored to know Greg for all of these years. He was a wonderful father, a loving and honorable partner to Melanie, and a friend to us. We will miss him and send out deepest sympathy to his family.
"For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?
And what is it to cease breathing, but to free the breath from its restless tides, that it may rise and expand and seek God unencumbered?
Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing.
And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb.
And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance."
From The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
We love you,
Laura and Wayne Zumwalt

Robert Kesler

December 18, 2010

I have known Greg form the first day that he started supplying IHC with WEST chemicals.
He was always willing to share his knowledge of chemical treatments.
He was a friend to all of us that work in the Heating and Power Plants at Intermountain Health Care.
I will miss him.

Jed Stone

December 18, 2010

Melanie & family,
I have known Greg for over twenty years, as he was the water treatment specialist for some of the hospitals that I worked at.
I want you all to know that I know he was a great man and he will be missed alot by all. We had good times together throughout the years, as he was a real good friend of mine.

December 18, 2010

Melanie, our thoughts and prayers are with you and our family. Greg was such a sweet man, he will be missed greatly.

Kato & Natalee Crook-Carter

Kathy Page

December 18, 2010

I had the honor of knowing Greg because his wonderful son Nathan married my daughter Adrianne and we couldn't have picked a better son- in- law. Greg instilled so many special
qualities in Nate, and they will surely be passed on to his grandsons. I loved his sense of humor and his adventurous spirit.
Thank you Greg for your love to Adrianne and to those beautiful grandchildren and for being such a
Incredible father and grandfather. You will be missed but NEVER forgotten.

Shawn & Randy Isbell

December 17, 2010

Greg was a wonderful father & husband and our friend. We will miss him. Our love goes out to the entire family.

Lance Davies

December 17, 2010

I have worked with Greg for many years and had nothing but respect for him.I was very sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences go to you his family.

Mary Ellen Peterson

December 16, 2010

Sorry for your losses of both of your sons this year.

Ted Holt

December 16, 2010

I knew Greg as a fellow water treater. We encountered each other on several occasions and I was always impressed with his professionalism and positive attitude. Greg's knowledge and dedication to service were rare treats to witness among those in our field. He will be missed.

My condolences go to his family.

Rick Clark

December 16, 2010

My wife Jill and I had the privilege of working with Greg 10+ years ago while we were employed at the old Phillips 66 WX Refinery. Greg was first class and a pleasure to work with... We are saddened and offer our condolences to his family for their loss.

Mary Ann Allison

December 16, 2010

Melanie and Carol,

I am thinking of you both today. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband and son.
Mary Ann Allison, Beta Sigma Phi & CUMC

Jim Patterson

December 16, 2010

My condolences to the Offermann Family & Friends. I wish I had been able to say a big THANK YOU for his friendship and dedication to his profession. I will always remeber his positive attitude and his dry sense of humor.

December 16, 2010

Mel-you and your family are in our thoughts.. Greg will surely be missed!
Love Candace and Mike Lowry

Steve Parker

December 16, 2010

We miss you Buddy.

Lynne Barrett

December 16, 2010

I met Greg through a disciple class, he was a talented and caring person. I enjoyed the thoughtful discussion he brought to the group. I am very sorry for your loss.

Showing 1 - 25 of 25 results