Karl E. Hokanson

Karl E. Hokanson of Port Washington passed away on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at Kathy Hospice. He was 82 years old.

Karl was born on March 15, 1942, in Rockford, Ill., to the late Emil and Emily (Moeller) Hokanson.

He graduated from Nicolet High School with the Class of 1960.

After high school, he attended Miami University, where he attained his architectural bachelor’s degree in environmental design in 1965.

On Dec. 28, 1971, Karl was united in marriage to Maureen Walsh at St. Peter of Alcantara Church in Port Washington. They spent more than 30 years together.

Maureen preceded him in death on January 22, 2005.

Karl was as passionate about photography as he was about architecture. Throughout his life, he captured dynamic moments in sports that earned him awards both locally and internationally. His keen eye and unyielding enthusiasm made him a respected member of the Menominee Falls Camera Club and a frequent presence at Road America, where he shared his love for both sports and photography with fellow enthusiasts.

An avid bicyclist, Karl found joy in exploring the great outdoors.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son Shawn (Elizabeth Jost) Hokanson; his siblings Kris (Sally) Hokanson, Kristina Hokanson, Karen (Bob) Miller and Kathy (Dave) Terry; and his goddaughter Erica Walsh-Trice, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and lots of friends.

The family would like to thank the staff at Froedtert Cancer Center, especially Dr. Abedin and his team, along with the West Bend Cancer Center and the nurses and staff at Kathy Hospice for their care and support during this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Karl’s name to support the Port Washington Lions Club, P.O. Box 351, Port Washington, WI 53074, or to Froedtert Grace Clinic made out to the Froedtert Hospital Foundation, Attn: Office of Institutional Advancement, P.O. Box 26509, Milwaukee, WI 53226. Gifts may also be made online at froedtert.com/giving/foundation/ways-to-give.

Karl will be laid to rest with his wife at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Port Washington.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date.

Eernisse Funeral Home in Port Washington is proudly serving the Hokanson family.

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