Fritz Hoehne, 49, of Panama City, Fla., died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008.

He was born May 25, 1959, in North Platte, Neb.

Fritz was preceded in death by his father, Jack Hoehne. He is survived by his mother, Donna Hoehne; brother, John Hoehne and his wife, Deni, and their children, Jena, John Riley and Katharine who reside in Boise, Idaho; sister, Lou Ann Hoehne and her life partner, Hank Schneider, of Loveland, Colo.; and his beloved cats, Boris and Natasha of Panama City, Fla.

Fritz was a 1979 graduate of North Platte Senior High in North Platte, Neb., and a 1983 graduate of Kearney State College in Kearney, Neb., with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration.

Locally, Fritz was a former member of the Greater Beaches Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and a current member of the Bay County United Way Board of Directors.
Fritz was an all-star baseball pitcher at the age of 12. Shortly thereafter, he was invited to try out for the Kansas City Royals, but because of child labor laws was forced to decline the offer. Later in life, Fritz was a frustrated golfer with a game characterized by moments of brilliance followed by long periods of mediocrity.

Fritz was in the cable television business for more than 25 years. Starting in door to door sales, he moved into a series of marketing roles in the cable industry.

Fritz worked in Destin, Fla., in the late 1980s with Cox Cable and developed a passion for the beaches and people of the Emerald Coast. He realized his dream to return as general manager with Comcast Cable in Panama City, Fla., in 2006.
Fritz loved the Nebraska Huskers - a lesson in futility the last few years - his family, employees and community.

A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Panama City.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Fritz to the Humane Society of Bay County, 1600 Bay Ave., Panama City, FL 32405.

Wilson Funeral Home
Family Owned Since 1911
214 Airport Road
Panama City, Fla.
(850) 785-5272

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Published by Panama City News Herald on Oct. 30, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Fritz Hoehne

14 Entries

Fritz Hoehne 1971 (12years old) North Platte National League All Stars Middle row third from left

Russell Nila

November 26, 2008

Fritz Hoehne(12 years old) North Platte National League All Stars 1971- Middle row Third from left. The good old days!

Valerie Hoehne

November 13, 2008

"I envy Fritz finding his peace and serenity. "
... Wife of 19 years ...
Valerie Hoehne

Jimmy Ellett

November 7, 2008

Fritz was a grade school classmate in North Platte,Ne.(Washington school,1963-1969) He was a good athlete and a "hard charger".

Jill (Breen) Kielty

November 7, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Fritz and I went to school together at North Platte High School and then on to Kearney State College. I remember him being so kind and soft spoken. Wishing you and your family strength and peace.

Marvin Nesiba

November 6, 2008

Fritz was a great class mate, i havent seen him in along time! but it sounds like he impacted alot of lives with his humor and wit.

Meghan DeLong

November 3, 2008

The best boss ever.

David Harris

October 31, 2008

I have known Fritz for many years. Both professionally while at Cox, and at Comcast. Fritz was always there for me professionally and personally. He wrote a note to me received a few days ago..all humor and kind words. I miss him..

Jaclyn Moody

October 30, 2008

Fritz,
You were a wonderful ray of sunshine in the call center each day. I am lucky to have had the honor of working with you. May you rest in peace in the hands of the Lord.

Fritz near his house at the beach

Diane Sutton

October 30, 2008

I had the pleasure of knowing Fritz very well. He was kind, compassionate, gentle, smart, handsome, a great leader at his company (particularly during times of crisis) and very devoted to his job. He tried to be healthy in mind, body and spirit, and ws a good Christian man. Oh, and he kept his house clean, too! Liked and loved by so many others, I will be one of many who will miss him tremendously.

Robert Carter

October 30, 2008

I had the pleasure of working with Fritz both at Cox and again here at Comcast. He always had a smile and positive thing to say every time we met up in meetings. I will always remember him with the highest regard! He will be missed.

Rebecca Johnson

October 30, 2008

It saddens me to know that such a
wonderful person has left this earth.
Fritz was definetly a ray of sunshine
to anyone that ever had the pleasure
of knowing him. I feel honored to have had that priviledge and Fritz, I know that you will be truly missed.
May God keep you in his tender loving care forever!
Rebecca Johnson

Stacy Neel

October 30, 2008

Fritz will be missed. He was such a kind person who contributed so much to his community.

Roberta

October 30, 2008

Fritz was a kind & wonderful man. He was adored by so many he worked with. He always had pleasant words to say & had a sense of humor like no other. Having the opportunity to have known him is truly a wonderful memory I will always hold on to. In celebration of his life.......you will always be remembered.

tyson fuller

October 29, 2008

fritz was always friendly and always was quick with a joke no matter how busy he was he always had time to say hi and ask you were doing he will be missed

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