David John Hoffmeyer

1943 - 2018

David John Hoffmeyer obituary, 1943-2018, Ann Arbor, MI

BORN

1943

DIED

2018

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David Hoffmeyer Obituary

Hoffmeyer, David John 9/5/1943 - 12/2/2018 Ann Arbor, Michigan It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, David John Hoffmeyer of Ann Arbor, Michigan. He passed away at his home on December 2, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. David was born in Sparta, Michigan on September 5, 1943 to parents, Harold and Mary Louise (Powers) Hoffmeyer. David graduated from Sparta High School and attended the University of Michigan College where he graduated with an MBA in 1972. David is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Hoffmeyer; his children, Heather (Chad) Brewer, Kristen (Matt) Orbecky and Kimberly Hoffmeyer and Jamal Graphreed; and his grandchildren, Jaylen Hoffmeyer and Lily Brewer. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 5-8pm and Friday, December 7, 2018 from 10am until the time of the Celebration of His Life at 11am at Nie Family Funeral Home (3767 W. Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103). In lieu of flowers please thoughtfully consider donating to the American Cancer Society (20450 Civic Center Dr, Southfield, MI 48076) or the American Lung Association (55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601).

Published by Ann Arbor News from Dec. 4 to Dec. 6, 2018.
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Deepest sympathy to the family. Mr. Hoffmeyer will be missed greatly. May God strengthen his loved ones in this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers.

December 11, 2018

Dear Shirley & family,

So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I remember him as kind, funny & very smart. But most of all, I remember how he loved all of you, very much. Thoughts & prayers are with you.

Ruth Corwin

December 10, 2018

We would like to express our sympathy and to let you know our thoughts are with you.

Robert & Julie Staley

December 4, 2018

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Dec

6

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Liberty Road Chapel

3767 W. Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Dec

7

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Liberty Road Chapel

3767 W. Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Dec

7

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Liberty Road Chapel

3767 W. Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

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Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Liberty Road Chapel

3767 W. Liberty Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

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