Dr. Edward C. Hohler
October 9, 1942 –
On Monday, March 13, 2023, Dr. Edward C. Hohler, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away. He was 80 years old. He was born in Mound, MN, on October 9, 1942, and moved to Apopka, FL, with his family when he was 8 years old. A graduate of Apopka High School, he went on to serve in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman Third Class. After his time in the service, he worked for Trans World Airlines at Kennedy Space Center for ten years as a medical material specialist. He then went on to get his degree at Central Florida University and Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. In 1978, he opened his optometry practice, High Springs Optical, in High Springs, FL, and continued his career in optometry in Lake City, Gainesville and Gibsonton. During that time, he was an active member of the Lions Sight Foundation and the American Optometric Association.
Ed met his beautiful wife, Mary Ann, when he was in the 9th grade, and she in the 8th grade. They married on May 3, 1965, and enjoyed 57 years together. Throughout their marriage, they worked together at Kennedy Space Center and during his time as an optometrist. They raised two children together, Jim, who resides in Ruskin, FL, and Cindy who resides in Florence, KY. They have also enjoyed spending time with their grandson Andrew, and granddaughter, Brooke. From the beginning, their focus has always been family first. Ed enjoyed fishing, boating and spending time with family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann; son, James Hohler (Tawnya); daughter, Cynthia Hohler; grandson, Andrew Dalholt; granddaughter, Brooke Mickelson; and brother, Robert Hohler (Bettie). He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy Hohler, and his sister, Patty McKillop (Jerry).
Services for Dr. Hohler were held at Calvary Church, 1250 East College Ave., Ruskin, FL 33570, on Monday, March 20, at 2 p.m. with visitation preceding the service from 1 to 2 p.m. The graveside service was on Tuesday, March 21, at 1 p.m. at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 2323 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511.
Ed met his beautiful wife, Mary Ann, when he was in the 9th grade, and she in the 8th grade. They married on May 3, 1965, and enjoyed 57 years together. Throughout their marriage, they worked together at Kennedy Space Center and during his time as an optometrist. They raised two children together, Jim, who resides in Ruskin, FL, and Cindy who resides in Florence, KY. They have also enjoyed spending time with their grandson Andrew, and granddaughter, Brooke. From the beginning, their focus has always been family first. Ed enjoyed fishing, boating and spending time with family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann; son, James Hohler (Tawnya); daughter, Cynthia Hohler; grandson, Andrew Dalholt; granddaughter, Brooke Mickelson; and brother, Robert Hohler (Bettie). He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy Hohler, and his sister, Patty McKillop (Jerry).
Services for Dr. Hohler were held at Calvary Church, 1250 East College Ave., Ruskin, FL 33570, on Monday, March 20, at 2 p.m. with visitation preceding the service from 1 to 2 p.m. The graveside service was on Tuesday, March 21, at 1 p.m. at Hillsboro Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 2323 W. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511.