Kurt Ernst HohnlRacine- Kurt Ernst Hohnl, 90, passed away at Franciscan Villa on Thursday, March 1, 2012.Kurt was born in Germany on April 17, 1921 to Ernst and Liddy Hohnl. Kurt graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Engineering. He served in the United States Army. He married Laverne Hackstein in Milwaukee; she preceded him in death. Kurt worked for 43 years at J.I. Case Co. Kurt was a longtime member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and the Society of Automotive Engineers. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. Kurt is survived by his children, Richard (Patricia) Hohnl, Diana (Charles) Woodring and Gary (Mary Beth) Hohnl; grandchildren, Richard Hohnl, Jr., Michael (Melissa) Hohnl and Ryan (Elizabeth) Hohnl, Laurie (Charles) Anderson, Jill (William) Mierow, and Kurt, Tricia and Megan Hohnl; great grandchildren, Nathan, Jack, Lindsey and Ian Hohnl, Lydia, Davis, Chase, and Carly Anderson, and Alex and Andrew Mierow; brother in law, Henry (Eva) Hackstein; and sister in law, Gladys (Walter) Buchman. He was preceded in death by his parents.Funeral services for Kurt will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Entombment will take place in Mound Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association have been suggested.Kurt's family would like to thank the staff at Franciscan Villa and Ascera Care Hospice for the loving and devoted care.