Leland Drue Hoch

Leland Drue Hoch, 90, passed away peacefully March 2, 2026 after battling dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Leland worked in construction and carpentry after graduating from Wichita North High in 1954.

He served in the Navy as a Reservist from 1954-1962. Leland retired from the Wichita Eagle after 33 years. He remodeled offices and worked in building maintenance. Retirement was not for him and he continued working for Castor Excavating and the Wichita Clinic up to 2001.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Norma; his sister, Donna Tomlin; parents, Lester and Cecil Hoch.

Leland is survived by his sons, Brad (Sara), Kent (Jean); grandchildren, Spencer, Garrett, Preston, Natalee; and extended family.

Funeral Service will be at 10:30 am, Monday, March 9, 2026, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Alzheimer’s Association, Central & Western Kansas, 535 W. Douglas, Ste. 150, Wichita, KS 67213.