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Obituaries

Obituary: Herbert D. Weiss

by Nina Notman, special to C&EN
September 9, 2023 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 101, Issue 30

Herbert D. Weiss
Credit: Courtesy of Weiss Family
Herbert D. Weiss

Herbert D. Weiss, 93, died July 26, 2023, in Houston, Texas.

“Herb was a devoted family man, loving husband, father, and grandfather. At a young age he determined that he wanted to be a chemist and happily stayed on that path throughout his professional career. He co-founded Balchem and served as CEO for over 25 years prior to his retirement in 1996. Balchem has continued to thrive under his two successors whom he praised regularly for their achievements. Herb was recently honored in Houston for his 70-year membership in the American Chemical Society. He took pride in the accomplishments of his five grandchildren and shared their successes with his friends.”—Morris D. Weiss, son

Most recent title:CEO, Balchem

Education:BS, chemistry, Queens College, 1951; PhD, organic chemistry, University of Texas, 1955

Survivors:Wife, Arlyne; son, Morris; five grandchildren

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