Julius Romanoff Hoffman Ph.D.

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Julius Hoffman Obituary

Julius Hoffman, Ph.D. East Lansing Julius Romanoff Hoffman, Ph.D. died April 14, 2010. He was born August 1, 1919 in Toledo, Ohio to Jacob and Sarah R. Hoffman. He graduated in 1940 from Ohio State University and received a BA in Entomology and Toxicology. In 1949 he completed his Master's degree and a Ph.D. from Cornell University. In 1942, the beginning of WWII he enlisted in The U.S. Navy and was commissioned as an Ensign. He served for four years, participating in three invasions as a landing craft officer and received the Purple Heart Award. After 30 years of United States Navel Reserve Service, he retired as a captain in 1979. He came to Michigan State University in 1949 as an Assistant Professor in the Entomology Department. He worked at the Michigan Agricultural Experimental Station. He specialized in nursery and greenhouse pests. He also was involved in Acarology research spending time at the University of Utrecht in Amsterdam. He became academic Assistant Dean in the College of Natural Science in 1962 and continued there until his retirement in 1986. He was affiliated with the Entomologic Society of America; the Acarology Society of America; the American Association of Advancement of Science; Sigma XI (1949); The National and Central Association of Health Advisors; The Retired Officer's Association; Radio Talking Books and Future Farmer's Association. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Alice (Jeffers) Hoffman; Sons Joel (Kathleen) Hoffman of Okemos, MI, Peter (Betty) Hoffman of Houston, TX; daughters Janet (Thomas) Feurig of Mat Lacha, Florida, Elaine (Randy) Rauch of Flushing, MI; grandchildren Nicole (Eric) McGaugh of East Lansing, MI, Elizabeth (Michael) Weber of Lansing, MI, Sarah Hoffman, New York, NY, Alice Hoffman of Houston, TX, Christopher Feurig of Chicago, IL, Megan Feurig of Mat Lacha, Florida, Jonathan Rauch and David Rauch of Flushing; and great-grandchild Mitchell McGaugh. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, MI. The family will receive friends Monday, from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to McLaren Visiting Nurse and Hospice, 2316 S. Cedar St., Suite 600, Lansing, MI 48910; Talking books, 283 Communications Arts & Sciences - Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI 48824, or the charity of your choice in memory of Julius R. Hoffman, Ph.D. Online condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimaneastlansing.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Apr. 16 to Apr. 17, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Julius Hoffman

11 Entries

Marli Mauch-Midyette

April 21, 2010

Peter & Joel and to all your family....This is the hardest part of our life right now is as we lose a parent who loved us and went thru all our crazy-ies at ELHS..and in the neighborhood. My cousin from North Carolina, Butch Robinson, remembers all my friends from the neighborhood when he visited in our 5th/6th grade summer. He spoke of you, Peter! The celebration of your dad's life was yesterday and now, the warm memories will bless you as they will be with you every day. I lost my dad over 20 years ago and I still get a smile on my face and tears....I guess they knew each other, Arthur Mauch was also a PHD- in the Ag dept!! God bless you and special hug to your mom...my mom, Alys is in a rest home in Henderson now. I brought her here from where she retired (Waycross, GA) to be close--she is 92. I live on Kerr Lake in NC. Love, Marli Mauch Midyette

Doug Shaffer

April 21, 2010

To Peter and all of the Hoffman family ... What a wonderful man your husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was to all of you. How well I remember Dr. Hoffman, having grown up in East Lansing in the same neighborhood as your parents and grandparents once lived. My thoughts and prayers are with your family as this great patriarch of the Hoffman family will live within each of you always.

April 20, 2010

Dear Hoffman family,
We heard the sad news of the passing of our wonderful neighbor Hoffy. We feel the sorrow of your loss since we lost our own father Art two years ago. Art and Hoffy were WWII Navy officers and both had distinguished academic careers at MSU. They represent the best and brightest of their generation, and we're sorry to see them go. Although we've been away from the old East Lansing neighborhood for many decades, we still have fond memories of all of you: Alice, Joel, Peter, Janet, and Elaine. We send our condolences for the loss of your exceptional father, Julius.

The Wolcott kids,
Bruce (Seattle), Courtenay (Seattle), and Kathy Cheer (Santa Cruz)

Vicky Cohorst

April 19, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. One of the most outstanding people I have ever met in my life is Betsy Hoffman - his grand daughter.. Betsy has said that he shaped her life. Thank you Julius for one of the most wonderful gifts of friendship I have ever received. I am lucky to know her and grateful to you. Rest well dear man. Your influence on this earth will last forever.

Karen Vander Jagt

April 18, 2010

Hoffie was one of my traveling companions during my years in the Office of Admissions and Scholarships. He always had a gleam in his eye, a story to tell or a limerick to recite. He was a dear friend and colleague. My condolences to the Hoffman family. We will all miss him.

Steve & Faye

April 18, 2010

Hoffie & Alice had set a standard for Faye & I to emulate--they will always be our model couple, especially for the puckish joy with which Hoffie embraced life, and the understanding gentleness with which Alice tethered him back to the planet. He is missed.

Neighborhood Watch

Hong Jin & Colleen Choi/Reid

April 18, 2010

Hoffy was a great neighbor. He never stopped teaching after his retirement. He taught us to take time to celebrate the Rhododendrons, and the constellations in the night sky. He taught us the value of a good neighbor and left us with an example to follow. He taught us to embrace life at every age… and laugh and laugh and laugh. He was the life of our parties, the helping hand, the story teller, and a fountain of information, warmth, generosity and juicy gossip. We will miss the neighborhood watch, the twinkle in his eyes, the hockey games, the nights at Coral Gables, the rhododendron parties, and the comedy routine he and Alice developed together over the years. Hoffy will always be missed, but, when our Amaryllis blooms, and fills our senses with all that is good, he will not be forgotten.

Our Deepest Sympathy to his family.

Colleen Reid & Hong Jin Choi

Oh Hoffie! Your neighbors will forever miss you!!!

April 18, 2010

Janet Alderton

April 17, 2010

Dear Hoffman and Elaine,
I hope you know you have my deepest sympathy. You were both so good to your father. Take time to remember the wonderful moments. I will be thinking of you in the next few days. Enjoy the time together!!!
Love,
Little Jan

Jane Ewert

April 16, 2010

Dear Hoffman Family....

Hoffie was my second father and I will miss him very much so. I loved spending time at your home and hearing all his stories with my best friend, Elaine. He will be in my (our) heart forever. Please give a big hug to Alice for me.

Our love always,

Jane Ewert and the Ewert family

April 16, 2010

Dear Hoffman family,

We are sorry for your loss. We all enjoyed Hoffy at the numerous family occasions, graduations and the holidays. He was interesting to talk with, and had a camera ready for good photographs of the parties. He and Alice were fun to visit with at the hockey games, and at some Coral Gables' group dinners. We shared good memories as we enjoyed being a part of your family. He was a great asset to M.S.U. both academically and sportswise. Please accept our sincere condolences. Phil and Sue Carter and families

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