Service Information
Carolyn Hochsprung, age 89, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Private Family Graveside Service was held at the Sumter Cemetery in Brownton, Minnesota.
Obituary
Carolyn Ann Hochsprung was born on 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, Minnesota. 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, Minnesota. They later moved to Glencoe, Minnesota, and lastly Hutchinson, Minnesota. Bill and Carolyn shared 68 years of marriage until Bill passed away on January 26, 2019.
Carolyn was employed as a teacher at the Brownton Public School, the Winthrop Public School, and then the Glencoe Public School. She retired in 1992. Carolyn 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.
Carolyn passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Harmony River living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 89 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Carolyn is survived by her:
Children, Terry Hochsprung and his wife, Joyce, of Stewart, MN,
David Hochsprung of Hutchinson, MN;
Daughter-In-Law, Julie Hochsprung of Little Falls, MN;
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, MN;
Many other relatives and friends
Carolyn is preceded in death by her Parents, Adry and Violet Peik; Son, Lee Hochsprung; and Sister, Mary Nygaard.
Julie and Doug Fett says
Our family sends sympathies and prayers at this difficult time. Carolyn will be missed ay Hillside Bend.
Roger and Peggy DeMeyer says
So sorry for your loss. Carolyn was always so fun and friendly. May you be comforted by the many sweet memories of her.
Blessed be her memory.
Lea Ette Peters says
So sorry to hear about your mom. Dale and I and your parents had many fun social outings together
for dinner and/or dancing. She used to be so faithful with exercising and walking. She was a dedicated teacher and loved by many. Special memories of her will live on in your hearts forever. In friendship,
Lea Ette Peters
Lea Ette Peters says
My sincere sympathy in your loss. Bill and Carolyn, Dale and I went out to dinner and dances many
times and had enjoyable times together. I remember her taking lots of walks and jumping rope.
She was a sweet person and great teacher. May her precious memories live on in your hearts.