For Hans Kohnert, the guiding principle of Hanseatic merchants that had also shaped his father's actions applied: A businessman should not only think about his business and making money, he also has a responsibility to fulfil the common good. His father Franz Kohn was a senator in Geestemünde from 1898 until his death. Fifteen years later, Hans Kohn(ert) carried the same title. Moreover, he became an honorary member of the magistrate of Wesermünde for the local bourgeoisie on 1 December 1924 and held this position until 1929.Obituary in: Nordsee-Zeitunung 12 January 1967
