John Woolford Hochstatter of Mineral Point, Missouri was born on November 27, 1942, a son to the late Thurman Hochstatter and the late Rosemary (Skiles) Hochstatter. On October 29, 1966, John was united in marriage to Helen Mae Coleman and they shared nearly fifty-four years together.

John departed this life on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 having reached seventy-seven years of age.
In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by his two siblings: Alice Hochstatter and Robert “Bob” Hochstatter; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John O. “Sam” and Mae Coleman; and in-laws: Randy and Jeannie Coleman.

John is survived by his beloved wife, Helen Mae Hochstatter; three children: John Jeffrey (Debbie) Hochstatter, Clarissa (Joseph) Rackoban and Maegan (Brock) King; seven grandchildren: Holli (John) Malugen, J.T. Hochstatter, Jayleigh King, Cayden King, Connor King, Bennett Rackoben and Adalie Rackoben; two great-grandchildren: Austyn and Witten; in-laws, William O. (Brenda) Coleman; and many dear nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 25, 2020 at DeClue Funeral Home from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 12:00 Noon, held at St. James Catholic Church in Potosi, Missouri with Father Rodger Fleming officiating.

Interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery where John will receive full military honors presented by the United States Army and VFW Post 6996.

All funeral arrangements have been cared for by DeClue Funeral Home.