HOHENGARTEN, Michael S., 63, of Tampa, passed away at home on April 14, 2017. He was born in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, to his late parents, Carl S. Hohengarten and Gail I. (Grone) Hohengarten. Michael graduated from the University of Hartford and was an Army Veteran having served as a paratrooper in the 82nd airborne division. Michael was the quintessential Floridian; he enjoyed snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing and lazy summer days at the beach. He also loved music and played the guitar. He is survived by his loving family: his wife of 31 years, Lynn B. Hohengarten, daughter, Lindsey Lee Hohengarten, mother-in-law, Hazel M. Bouchard, sisters Mary Gail Bursey, Molly (Daniel) Carpenter, Kelly (Robert) Segee, and brother Carl Hohengarten, niece, Caroline Meckel and nephew, Benjamin Segee. A Celebration of Life service will take place at 5 PM on Thursday, April 27th at the Blount & Curry West Chapel, 6802 Silvermill Dr., Tampa. Family will begin receiving friends at 4 PM. Please sign our online guest book at www.blountcurrywest.com.