Only son of the late Erwin Adolf Hoffmann and Laurel Hoffmann, MBE, renowned for her outstanding community work.

Bruce represents the fifth generation of the Hoffmann family in Australia. His great great grandfather, Samuel Hoffmann, migrated from Silesia, Germany in 1847. He chose a picturesque location on the banks of a small river today known as the North Para in the heart of the Barossa as his home, which was the site of the Hoffmann Winery.

Educated at Tanunda Primary School, Nuriootpa High School, Scotch College and Roseworthy College studying oenology. Married in 1959 to Joan Edith Gill.

• President, Tanunda Tourist Association and Town Representative of Barossa Valley Tourist Association
• Chairman, Floats Committee and Member of Executive Committee for Barossa Valley Vintage Festival Association
• Vice President, Barossa Valley Vintage Festival Association
• President, North Para Hospital Barbecue Committee Incorporated
• Treasurer, Barossa Valley Vintage Festival Association (Tanunda Branch) which incorporates the Annual Vintage Dinner in the Tanunda Show Hall
• Committee Member, Angaston Boy Scouts
• Member, Adelaide Soaring Club
• Foundation Member of Barossa Valley Gliding Club and was one of its original instructors
• Held Private Pilots Licence for Powered Light Aircraft
• Past Committee Member, Tanunda Kindergarten
• Member, Barossa Valley Junior Chamber of Commerce

A keen musician, Bruce was the youngest member of the Tanunda Town Band at the age of 12.