David E. Hochgesang, 83, Jasper

David E. Hochgesang, 83, of Jasper, passed away at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper.

Dave was born in Jasper, Indiana, on October 20, 1940, to Hilbert C. “Butch” and Irene (Schmidt) Hochgesang.

He was a 1958 graduate of Jasper High School.

He was a United States Army Veteran serving from October 1963-October 1965, and had received many awards for his sharp shooting skills.

Dave retired from Jasper Cabinet Company where he had worked for 30 years.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, the St. Anthony American Legion Post #493 and the American Legion Post #147 in Jasper.

Dave was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan and enjoyed going to ballgames, listening to opera, and spending time at the Schnitzelbank.  He was also a certified ASA softball umpire for several years.

He is survived by one sister, Virlee Schepers of Jasper; two brothers, Greg (Rhonda) Hochgesang of Jasper and Charlie (Marilyn) Hochgesang of Jasper; several nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his parents and one brother, Glenn Hochgesang.

A Mass of Christian Burial for David E. Hochgesang will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper. The American Legion Post #147 will conduct military gravesite rites.

A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Mass time at the church on Friday.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center.

Online condolences may be made to www.becherkluesner.com.