Carolyn Hochsprung, 89, of Hutchinson
Carolyn A. Hochsprung, 89, of Hutchinson, passed away Thursday, April 30, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Carolyn Ann Hochsprung was born July 3, 1930, in McLeod County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Adry and Violet (Hofrock) Peik. Carolyn was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth at Zion Methodist Church in Brownton. She received her education at the Brownton Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1949. Carolyn continued her education for two years at the Minnesota State University, Mankato, and then two more years at St. Cloud State University.
On July 22, 1950, Carolyn was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, William “Bill” Hochsprung, at Zion Methodist Church in Brownton. Carolyn and Bill had three children, Lee, Terry and David. Bill and Carolyn resided on a farm in Sumter Township. They later moved to Glencoe, and lastly Hutchinson. Bill and Carolyn shared 68 years of marriage until Bill passed away Jan. 26, 2019.
Mrs. Hochsprung was employed as a teacher at the Brownton Public School, the Winthrop Public School, and then Glencoe Public Schools. She retired in 1992. Mrs. Hochsprung was an active member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Hutchinson where she sang in the church choir. She was also a member of the community choir.
Carolyn enjoyed traveling, fishing, gardening, and singing. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends. Many other kindergarten students remember her as an excellent teacher.
Mrs. Hochsprung passed away peacefully Thursday, April 30, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 89 years. Blessed be her memory.
Mrs. Hochsprung is survived by her children, Terry Hochsprung and his wife, Joyce, of Stewart, David Hochsprung of Hutchinson; daughter-in-law, Julie Hochsprung of Little Falls; grandchildren, Stephanie Kerbage and her husband, Roger, Karl Hochsprung and his wife, Gina, Travis Hochsprung and his wife, Rose, Laura Wagner and her husband, Joe, Paul Hochsprung and his wife, Jacquelynn, Phillip Hochsprung, and Katie Hochsprung; great-grandchildren, Lily Anne Hochsprung and Jacob Lee Hochsprung; sister, Jane Schluesner and her husband, Ken, of Cosmos; many other relatives and friends
Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, Adry and Violet Peik; son, Lee Hochsprung; and sister, Mary Nygaard.
The Dobratz-Hantge Chapels in Hutchinson is handling the arrangements. Its website – www.hantge.com – includes obituary and guestbook information.
