Francis Anthony Hohl

1927 - 2025

Francis Anthony Hohl

January 21, 1927 - May 1, 2025

BARABOO - Francis Anthony Hohl, age 98, of rural Baraboo passed away on May 1, 2025, with his loving wife of 74 years and his children at his side. Francis was born January 21, 1927, in Rib Lake, Wis. to Anthony and Agatha (Seidel) Hohl.

Francis grew up on a farm in Rib Lake. On May 13, 1950, he married his sweetheart, Rosemary Bach at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Medford, Wis. Shortly after, the newlyweds lived in Lake Geneva, Wis., and then Capron, Ill. In 1956, they bought their beloved farm in Baraboo where they live to this day.

Faith, Family, and Farm defined Francis's legacy. Prayer and faith were as natural as tilling the fields or milking the cows. He knew the value of a hard day's work and took tremendous pride at harvest time. After a long day of hard work, Francis could be found enjoying a homemade meal and conversation with his wife and children at the kitchen table. Francis and Rosemary enjoyed traveling, but they were the happiest when they were home enjoying the simple pleasures of life on their farm. Francis loved his children and grandchildren dearly but above all cherished his time with Rosemary.

Francis helped out with many organizations including the PCA and Farm Credit. Francis was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church for nearly 70 years.

Francis is survived by his wife, Rosemary; children, Duane (Laura) Hohl, Vernon Hohl, Marilyn (Dale) Marousek, Jerry Hohl, June Lee, Myron Hohl (Tamra), Karen (Paul) Larson, Mark (Sonya) Hohl; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; sister, Dorothy Heinrich; sisters-in-law Kay Hohl, Fern Laube, and Marlene Bach; as well as many treasured nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Francis was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Sharon Hohl; son, Dennis (Linda) Hohl; grandson, Andrew Hohl; siblings, Harvey Hohl and Cecilia (Bill) Farley, brothers-in-law Roman Kornhoff and Harold Heinrich.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Luke Powers presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Rosemary Hohl to be used toward a donation to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Francis' name. The Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home is assisting the family.