Kenneth D. Hochstedler

KALONA - Kenneth D (Kenny) Hochstedler was born February 3, 1935 the son of Emery R and Ada (Miller) Hochstedler. On November 24, 1957 he was united in marriage to Virginia Potter at the Kalona Methodist Church. Virginia passed away in 2004. On July 14, 2012 Ken was united in marriage to Lana Reid at the First Christian Church in Coralville. Ken was the founder of Hochstedler Insurance Agency in Kalona, Iowa and an upstanding member of the local business community. He led the agency for 43 years before retiring in 2004 and entrusting the business to his son Kevin. Farming and the outdoors were in his blood. He grew up on farm, owned a farm and loved spending time outside. Ken was known to so many for his love of a "good pond" either in his yard in Kalona or on his land near Joetown, Iowa. Ringing the bell and feeding the fish each day brought him so much joy. He was an active member in many local organizations throughout his life such as the Iowa Miniature Horse association, Rotary, Mason Lodge, VFW, Kalona Golf course, the Independent Insurance Association and more. Nothing provided Kenny more joy than the activities of his grandchildren. He was the number one fan at many Volleyball, Soccer, 4H, band and chorus concerts. Kenny passed away peacefully July 23rd 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa, surrounded by the love of his family at the age of 80 years.
Ken is survived by his wife Lana of Kalona; 2 sons - Randy (Linda) Hochstedler of Marion; Kevin (Beth) Hochstedler of Iowa City; a daughter - Michelle (Ann Camblin) Bates of Coralville; 4 step Children - Jeff (Dawn) Woodburn of Marion, Tim (Angie) Woodburn of Rochester, MN, Pat (Kelly) Woodburn of West Branch; Amy Sauser of Cedar Rapids; 6 grandchildren - Cory, Chelsie, Bryce Hochstedler, Kennedy Hochstedler, Amanda and Meridyth Bates; 12 step grandchildren - Lindsey, Emily, Mackenzie, Kristin, Madison, Taylor, Allison, Kacey, Jacob, Tanner, Parker, and Dawson; 2 brothers - Lyle (Marilyn) Hochstedler of Kalona; Marvin D (Christine) Hochstedler of Iowa City; a sister Marjorie Slabaugh of Kalona. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Virginia (Potter) Hochstedler and a brother-in-law Dave Slabuagh. Kenny was loved by many and be greatly missed by all.

Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, July 27, 2015 at the Kalona Methodist Church in Kalona. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Joetown. Visitation will be Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and Sunday, July 26, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM where the family will greet friends from 1-4 and 5-7 at the Yoder-Powell Funeral Home in Kalona. A memorial fund has been established for Kalona First Responders and Kalona Golf Club. www.powellfuneralhomes.com