Paul "Richard" Hochstetler
Paul "Richard" Hochstetler
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Paul "Richard" Hochstetler, 100, of Mansfield, OH passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family members. He was born on April 17, 1925 in Clay City, IN to the late Jesse and Maude Hochstetler. Richard was the owner of Hendricks County Florist. He enjoyed collecting antique's and flower gardening in his free time. Richard loved spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy Hochstetler; sons, Mark Richard and Donald Mark Hochstetler; sisters, Florene Wright and Phyllis Cordell. Funeral services will be on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 12:00 pm in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home where friends may visit from 11:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Clay City. Survivors include his son, Paul David (Diana) Hochstetler; sister, Betty Joan Ley; 7 grandchildren; several great grandchildren.
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