Jerry R Hochstatter
February 10, 1938 ~ December 9, 2016
Jerry R. Hochstatter, 78, of Sheffield died at 11:09 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Born Feb. 10, 1938, in Princeton to Russel and Elaine (Ross) Hochstatter, he married Joyce Grampp June 7, 1964, in the Walnut United Methodist Church. She survives. He graduated from Wyanet High School in 1956 and from Bradley University in Peoria in 1960. He was a lifetime farmer. He served in the U.S. Air National Guard. He was a member of the Sheffield United Methodist Church and the Bureau County Farm Bureau, and was the director for many years for the Bureau County Cattlemen''s Association. Also surviving are one son, Jeff Hochstatter of Wyanet; one daughter, Julie (Tim) Stephens of Effingham; eight grandchildren, Alex (Alessandra) Knisley of Macon, Ga., Julia Hochstatter of Princeton, and Tanner, Alexis, Alayna, Carley, Quentin and Sydney Stephens of Effingham; one brother, Brian (Joyce) Hochstatter of Sterling; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Very sorry for your loss. I was glad to get to know Jerry a bit through his wife Joyce. He certainly weathered many storms with great strength. Admired his courage. May he find peace.
We were sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. May the Holy Spirit provide comfort to your family during this time.
I was saddened to hear of Jerry’s death. He certainly did his part in a glorious family, helping to raise two wonderful children-a tribute for any father.
Saddened by Jerry’s passing. May God be a comfort to his family at this time. I was a team mate and friend to Jerry in high school and have tremendous respect for him.
So sad to hear of Jerry’s passing. many fond memories of Jerry and his family. Jerry was a wonderful person, friend and neighbor. Love and prayers to the family!
So sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Rest assured he is now in a better place free of pain and suffering
Jerry was so very kind to visit with Bill during his stay in Geneseo Hospital. Bill always spoke very kindly of Jerry and their memories of long ago days at Wyanet High School. Always remember the good times, Joyce.
Saddened to hear that Jerry died . He will be missed by his family and friends. Jerry was always ready to listen to a story or tell one of his. I will miss him.
So sad to learn that Jerry has passed away. He had such a big heart, and always went out of his way to be patient with this “City Boy from Sheffield” when I visited the farm. I’ll always remember Jerry with a smile, and laugh a little bit when I think about some of the stories he would spin whenever we met. My heart goes out to Joyce, Jeff, and Julie for their loss. Jerry will always be fondly remembered by the entire Kuster family.
Continued love and prayers for your whole family, Julie.
So very sorry to learn of Jerry’s passing. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend. Our hearts go out to Joyce, Jeff and Julie and their families. We will forever remember our many visits with the entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers…