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2023
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Gregory Hoffman Obituary
Gregory Alan Hoffman, 67, of Midland, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 29, 2023 at Woodland Hospice after battling leiomyosarcoma for four years. He was born to the late Robert Hoffman and Agnes Havig on March 11, 1956 in South Dakota.
Greg grew up in Billings, MT where he graduated from Billings West High School. He then graduated from Carleton College in Northfield, MN and received his PhD in chemistry from the University of Illinois, Urbana. He moved to Midland, MI where he had a successful and fun career with Dow Chemical for 37 years, working in R&D, information technology and lab automation. He enjoyed family time, cooking, tech, and fine dining.
He leaves his wife, Sally of Midland, MI, a son, Justin of Somersworth, NH, a daughter, Lauren of Buffalo, NY, and a sister Karen Buchmann (Werner), of Phoenix, AZ. Also important in his life were Sally's family: sister-in-law Sherrie Selissen (Doug) and her family, brother-in-law Jeff Simbob, and mother-in-law Marlene Simbob.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Agnes Havig, and father, Robert Hoffman.
A cremation has taken place and per his wishes no services will be planned.
In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to the Leiomyosarcoma Support & Direct Research Foundation in his honor.
Smith-Miner Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Hoffman family; to share a special memory and donate to the Leiomyosarcoma Foundation please visit www.smithminer.com.
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Diane Selissen
November 24, 2023
Dear Sally and family. Was sad to hear of Greg ' s passing. What a wonderful guy he was. He surely
will be missed. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you and yours at this difficult time. Take care. Diane Selissen
John O'Neal
October 31, 2023
I know that words are inadequate at a time like this, but I pray that you and your family will experience comfort and peace in the midst of this difficult time as you remember the good times in your lives. Greg was the first person I worked closely with when I came to Dow Chemical and I appreciated his assistance with my transition to Midland.
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