David E. Hochanadel, 88, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021. He was born March 31, 1933, in Wichita, Kansas to Lawrence and Maurine (Pecore) Hochanadel. David served his country proudly in the United States Navy. He held rank as a Chief Petty Officer. David was a Korean War veteran. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1960 with a degree in Petroleum Engineering. David completed his career and retired from Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company in 1989.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Brian, grandson Declan, sisters Rita, Teresa, Rosalie, Diane, and brothers Max and Anthony.
David is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lyla M. Hochanadel, four children Steve (Gloria), Scott (Carmelita), Bret (Patti), Monica (Andrew) Padden, eight grandchildren Adam, Owen, Dylan, Jessica, Lyla, Mason, Madison, Ottilia, five siblings Donald, Mark, Gery, Judy Flax, Mary Smith, and many extended family members and friends.
He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. David was active in the Catholic Church throughout his life serving as a eucharistic minister and lector. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, VFW, and American Legion.
David loved spending time with Lyla and his family. He was considered the Hochanadel family patriarch. David was a role model for his siblings. He had a knack in sensing when people needed help and was always there. In his spare time, he loved to fish and watch his Sooners play football. He was light on his feet and quick with his wit. He was big with his heart and laughter. He loved family gatherings - the bigger the better. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren all with his beloved wife by his side. Dave touched many lives with his generosity, caring, and amazing story telling abilities. He was all about family - past, present, and future.
A Rosary will be prayed Wednesday October 27, 2021 at 4:45 PM followed by a visitation until 7:00 PM at Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia Street, Lenexa, Kansas. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday October 28, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11300 W. 103rd Street, Overland Park, Kansas. Inurnment will follow Mass at 2:30 PM at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Road, Leavenworth, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) or the American Diabetes Association (ADA).