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David Hoffmeister Obituary
April 12, 1944 - May 15, 2021
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina - David Clinton Hoffmeister, age 77, passed away at his home on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina on May 15, 2021.
Mr. Hoffmeister was born on April 12, 1944 in Jackson, Missouri. He was a 1967 graduate of University of Missouri-Rolla (known now as Missouri University of Science & Technology) with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He met and married Mary Kay Delaney in Chicago on October 17, 1974. He held executive positions for over 30 years in marketing and sales for a variety of global corporations, followed by a successful teaching career at DePaul University where, as Executive in Residence, he helped found the Center for Sales Leadership, one of the preeminent sales programs in the country. He was a three time winner of the Clio Award for Advertising Excellence Worldwide.
David was an avid golfer, just last year finishing a round at the one remaining course on Hilton Head Island he had yet to play. For over 30 years he was a member of Bob O' Link golf club in Highland Park, Illinois. He filled his time in retirement volunteering with Second Helpings of Hilton Head, South Carolina.
Mr. Hoffmeister is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Mary Kay, along with his son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Betsy of Essex Junction, Vermont; his son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Cynthia of Chicago, Illinois; his son and daughter-in-law Mark and Shannon of Los Angeles, California; his brother Dick of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was a doting "Poppi" to four grandchildren Annie, Emmett, Delaney, and Lenora; and best friend to his faithful canine companion, Delilah. He will also be missed by his sister-in-law Lauren and her husband Tom Evans of Bluffton, South Carolina; his sister-in-law Eileen and her husband Tom Hughes of Granger, Indiana; his brother-in-law Dan Curtin of Chicago, Illinois; 9 nieces and nephews; and 16 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Clinton and Iska Hoffmeister of Jackson, Missouri; his parents-in-law Richard and Eileen Delaney of Chicago, Illinois; and brothers-in-law Gerald and Rick Delaney.
David will be cremated; a celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes any donations to Volunteers in Medicine of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
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Ann Linton
December 6, 2021
Marykay and all the family, I am So sorry to hear about the loss of David. As a neighbor to you in Chicago i so loved being a friend and attending thanksgiving meals and I know you both as amazing cool neighbors. He was so Smart, a teacher and mentor to many and was so happy to be on NC with you enjoying retirement , Family, the grandkids, travel and your life with Marykay. He will be missed by many and such a loss of an amazing man.. hugs Ann Linton
June LeClair
May 28, 2021
Mary Kay,
I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers for you and your family.
June LeClair
Suzi an Bob
May 25, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful friend. We miss your smile Dave. We miss seeing you fighting with the kudzu. We miss seeing you picking up all those pinecones. We miss chatting in the driveway with the dogs. But most of all we will miss your friendship! We are here to help Mary Kay in any way we can.
Rick Sarcione
May 24, 2021
I had the privilege of meeting Dave a few years ago thru a mutual friend, mostly on the golf course. We would play a few times a year up until a couple of years back. Dave was an absolute gentleman who always made the round a fun experience. I am sure he was the same gentleman and family man in all aspects of his life and all the people he came to meet. He will be missed! RIP Dave! Condolences to the family!
Tom Demetrio
May 24, 2021
Truly one of the nicest men I´ve ever met. I never saw him without a smile. He will be greatly missed.
Tom Demetrio
Kim Niles
May 21, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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