Background
Hoffmann, Otto Louis was born on November 26, 1918 in Marquette, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Emil Hermann and Johanna Julia (Verch) Hoffmann.
Hoffmann, Otto Louis was born on November 26, 1918 in Marquette, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Emil Hermann and Johanna Julia (Verch) Hoffmann.
Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1940; Master of Science, Rutgers University, 1942; Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University, 1952.
Senior research chemist, United States Rubber Company, Bethany, Connecticut, 1942-1949; extension associate, Iowa State University, Ames, 1949-1952; research scientist, Spencer Chemical Company/Gulf Oil Corporation, Merriam, Kansas, 1952-1979; senior research biologist, E.I. DuPont, Wilmington, Delaware, 1979-1987.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Married Mary Pauline Washko, July 3, 1941 (deceased October 1975). Children: Patricia, Barbara, Paula, Nola.