Carol Mae Hoch

September 15, 1928 - January 24, 2014

Carol Mae Hoch, age 85, of Beaver Dam, died Friday, January 24, 2014 at the Beaver Dam Community Hospital after a short illness.

Friends and family will gather at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 511 S. Spring Street in Beaver Dam, on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 11:20 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at church on Wednesday beginning at 11:30 AM. Fr. Michael J. Erwin will officiate. Private inurnment will be at St. Peter”s Cemetery in Beaver Dam.

The former Carol Mae Neis was born on September 15, 1928 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to the late Irving and Nellie (Smith) Neis. After graduating from Beaver Dam High School in 1946, Carol Mae worked as a receptionist at Monarch Range in Beaver Dam. As was customary at the time, she was expected to stop working after she was married. On May 6, 1950, she was united in marriage with Harold “Huns” Hoch at St. Peter”s Church in Beaver Dam; he preceded her in death on August 4, 2013. Carol Mae was a wonderful wife and mother who always had a positive attitude and a smile. She was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish where she was active with the Catholic Women, the Daughters of Isabella, and the New Life Choir. Carol Mae was an avid volunteer; she was the volunteer coordinator of Meals-On-Wheels for 30 years, she volunteered at the blood bank, and she was a poll worker on election days.

Survivors include her; four children, Thom (Darlene) Hoch of Beaver Dam, Jerry (Debbie) Hoch of Waukesha, Janice (David) Bilgri of Beaver Dam, and William Hoch of Bozeman, MT; eight grandchildren, Andrea (Gage) Hymas, Justin (Kaytlyn) Hoch, Sarah (Kevin) Yarbrough, Erica (Paul) Ferrini, Julie (Jordan) Kroll, Ben (Sarah) Bilgri, Nick (Anna) Bilgri, and Alex Bilgri; seven great grandchildren (and three more on the way); her sister, Nancy Behrend; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Carol Mae was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sister, Sharon Kant; her brother, George Neis; and other brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Memorials may be made in Carol Mae Hoch”s name to Meals-On-Wheels or Church Health Services.

The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home, 131 East Maple Avenue in Beaver Dam, is caring for the family. To leave condolences, for directions, or for other information, please visit our website at www.MurrayFH.com.

Visitation Details

Wednesday, January 29th, 2014, 10:00am – 11:15am, St. Katharine Drexel Spring St. Church-Beaver Dam

Service Details

Wednesday, January 29th, 2014, 11:30am, St. Katharine Drexel Spring St. Church-Beaver Dam

Interment Details

St. Peter’s Cemetery-Beaver Dam

Carol Mae Hoch, age 85, of Beaver Dam, died Friday, January 24, 2014 at the Beaver Dam Community Hospital after a short illness. Friends and family will gather at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 511 S. Spring Street in Beaver Dam, on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 11:20 AM. A Mass ofContinue Reading

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My condolences to you and your family on the loss of a great woman. My mother told me about her passing on Friday. You can rest in peace knowing she lived her life to the fullest and was blessed with great children and family. She had the good fortune of being able to do the things she loved late in life... ... we should all be so lucky. God bless.

We were saddened to learn of Carol''s passing but will always remember her fondly. Our best memories go back to our days together in St. Peter''s choir. Condolences to everyone in the Hoch family and God bless.

My sympathy to your family. Carol Mae was an AMAZING woman in every dimension. Her faith, caring, humanity, humor, laughter, patience, and love made her a beacon of happiness in every circle she surrounded. Sending peace and comfort to all of you as you celebrate her life and feel her presence in your life each and every day from this day forward. Godspeed.

I was saddened to hear that Carol Mae passed away last week. It was so recently that Huntsie had gone to his reward, too. I will always remember the Christmas parties we would share at our homes with the Hochs, Roedls, and the Beers'' families! Our deepest sympathies. Dona eis requiem.

To the loving family of Carol Hoch, I am so shocked to hear of Carol''s passing. I just saw her last week. She was a sweet and caring person. I had many talks with Carol while caring for Harold At Hillside. They both will be truly missed,but Im glad they are finally with eachother again. My thoughts and prayers are with you durning this time.

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So, so sorry for your loss. Carol Mae was such an incredible person. She was sweet, funny, generous, loving and an inspiration to me. I loved chatting with her. She will be missed very much.

So sorry to hear of Carol Mae''s death! She was my Godmother and certainly set a great example as a Christian lady. I feel comfort in knowing that she and Uncle Huns will be together again along with their brothers and sisters. May she rest in peace.

My condolonces. My thhoughts and prayers are with all of the Hoch family. Take care.

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