Loren John Hoffbeck

Background

Hoffbeck, Loren John was born on August 26, 1932 in Ortonville, Minnesota, United States. Son of Roy Clifton and Myrtle P. (Chaussee) Hoffbeck.

Education

Bachelor of Science, South Dakot State University, 1954; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1962.

Career

Research agronomist, USDA, Greeneville, Tennessee, 1961-1966; corn breeder, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Tipton, Indiana, since 1966; research director, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Tipton, Indiana, 1984-1989; research fellow, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Tipton, Indiana, since 1990.

Achievements

• Loren John Hoffbeck has been listed as a noteworthy Research agronomist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

First lieutenant United States Army, 1954-1957. Member Kiwanis.

Connections

Married Helen Maria Shea, June18, 1960. Children: Joan K. Hoffbeck Dubnicka, Mark D., Joseph P., Amy M. Hoffbeck Reynolds, Susan R. Hoffbeck Takacs.

Father:

Roy Clifton Hoffbeck

Mother:

Myrtle P. (Chaussee) Hoffbeck

Spouse:

Helen Maria Shea

child:

Amy M. Hoffbeck Reynolds Hoffbeck

child:

Susan R. Hoffbeck Takacs Hoffbeck

child:

Joan K. Hoffbeck Dubnicka Hoffbeck

child:

Mark D. Hoffbeck

child:

Joseph P. Hoffbeck