Fred Lowell Hoffman, 71, of Alpharetta, Georgia, and formerly of Maquoketa Iowa, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Piedmont Hospital of Atlanta.

Fred was born on March 13,1953 in Wauseon, Ohio, to Lowell and Anabelle Hoffman. When Fred was in the third grade, he moved with his family to Maquoketa, Iowa where he met a young girl and vowed to a classmate that it was she who he was going to marry someday. However, in ninth grade, the Hoffman family moved back to Ohio where Fred graduated from Bowling Green High School, excelled in basketball and became involved in student government. He then attended and graduated from Bowling Green State University with a degree in Public Relations and Political Science. He became a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and was an active member until his death.  One of Fred’s many gifts was his ability to keep in touch with friends, classmates, and acquaintances he had made connections with in his past.

Following college, Fred was the Director of Industrial Relations at Sheller-Globe Corporation, and then served 20 years as Vice President and Principal of Golder Associates. After this he was CHRO Global Chief Human Resources officer at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP and then became Principal at Ironwood Solutions.  In 2015 he began his final job experience as the Chief of Staff for Fulton County Commissioner Bob Ellis. Even though Fred was 71, he loved this job so much he was planning to work in that capacity for another four years. During his time with Fulton County, he also served as a member at large for the Clubhouse Atlanta organization which gives support to members of the community suffering from mental illness.

After being married previously for 32 years, Fred reconnected with and married Cynthia Ann Nissen who was the little girl he vowed to marry in the third grade. They married in 2009. Everyone who knew Fred and Cindy said they had a marriage that could never be duplicated. They shared everything and were everything to each other. Fred embraced Cindy’s family, and they fully embraced him. Even though they were only able to share 15 years of married life together, Fred made sure Cindy felt more loved than she had ever been before. He was a true romantic and always expressed his love and devotion to her.

Having lived in the metro Atlanta area for 47 years, Fred was a die-hard Georgia sports fan and supported his area teams like no one else. Fred loved the Falcons, the Hawks, the Braves, and especially, University of Georgia football. Fred was the Bulldogs’ number one fan, and he spent many years going to games, following stats, and cheering the Dawgs on with great enthusiasm. His loyalty and commitment to the Dawgs was truly unmatched. He also loved supporting the sports teams of his alma mater, Bowling Green State University. Another sport followed by Fred was racing, both Indy Car and Nascar. He had been to the Indianapolis 500 several times and planned on going again next year.

Fred not only had a passion for sports but also for US politics and history. Among his favorite political figures were former presidents Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy as well as Henry Kissinger.  He also greatly admired Patrick Henry and had named a guest room in his home “The Patrick Henry Room.”  Over the years, he collected many books, pictures, and other memorabilia related to these passions that his family will cherish for years to come. He was very patriotic, and his favorite rendition of the National Anthem was the one sung by Whitney Houston.

Those left to honor Fred’s memory are his beloved wife Cynthia, of Alpharetta, GA; his children, son Brandon Hoffman of Johns Creek, GA, stepdaughter Nicole Plaskon of Marion, VA, stepson Brandon Plaskon of Alpharetta GA; two grandchildren, Natalie and Owen Freeman of Marion, VA; sister Sharon (Darrel) Rettig of Dallas, TX; brother-in-law Chris (Mara) Nissen of Maquoketa, IA. Also left to honor Fred are nephews: Jeff (Roxie) Rettig, TX, David (Jennifer) Rettig, WI; nieces: Susanne Rettig, TX, Tina Roughton (OH), Holly King (FL), Tess Nissen, NY; nieces Rae Simonin, Rhonda (Jack) Hulsebus, Kelly (John) Cavanagh of Maquoketa, IA as well as many cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews; AND last but not least, his dog Anika, who was devoted to him and will miss him terribly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his foster sister Sherri Merz, and niece Kelli Whitten.

A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, November 1, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Memories Event Space, 11105 State Bridge Road, Suite 310, Johns Creek, GA 30022.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, the family kindly requests memorial contributions be made to one of the following organizations that Fred supported:  Clubhouse Atlanta, Tunnels 2 Towers, Smile Train, or the Maquoketa Public Library.

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