On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, Matthew Charles Hohne, loving father of three children,passed away at the age of 53.  Matt was born on September 18, 1967 in Whittier, CA to Bob and Mary Hohne. He received his biology degree from Fresno State in 1990. In 1993, he married Karen Hohne, who passed away in 2014.  Together, they raised two daughters, Maggie and Christina and one son, James.
Matt had a strong passion for the outdoors. He particularly loved fishing and traveled domestically and internationally to fish with friends and family and regularly added to his collection of fishing boats and gear.  Matt coupled his love for the outdoors into his career as a mammal keeper at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and most recently at Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL for 18 years.  In between these two career stops, he worked at the Peace River Refuge & Ranch in Silver Springs, FL.
More importantly, Matt was hailed by all as a loving member of both his immediate family and extended family, and loved nothing more than sharing his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit with others.  His dry and sarcastic humor often left every room in a better mood than before he got there.
Matt was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Hohne, and his father, Bob Hohne. He is survived by his mother, Mary, and his three children, Maggie, Christina, and James.  In addition, he leaves behind his 6 siblings, 14 nieces and nephews, and 6 great nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church at 720 12th St., Clermont, FL 34711 at 11 o'clock a.m. Please RSVP via the link below for our repast meal following services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to https://www.gccf.us/donate/ or

Donations may be made to the Karen Hohne Swimming Scholarship by clicking here or visiting www. southlakehospital.com/ foundation .   Donations may also be made by calling 352.394.4071, ext. 4406.