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Leland Drue Hoch

March 2, 2026

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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.

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Funeral Service: Monday, March 9, 2026 10:30 am

Downing & Lahey East Mortuary
6555 E. Central
Wichita, KS 67206

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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Leland Drue Hoch 's name.

Alzheimer's Association, Central & Western Kansas Chapter

535 W. Douglas Avenue, Suite 150

Wichita,

KS

67213

www.alz.org

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  1. Brad is was so sorry when you let me know your Dad passed. The times I got to talk to him were very good. He was a great man!

    Our prayers are with you.

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  2. He was such a genuine and good person. I enjoyed working with Leland and Norma at The Eagle, and they were also wonderful neighbors.

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  4. I remember Leland from the Barbershop he used to come in every Saturday evening, I had another client who worked at the Eagle as well. Leland did work on my house when he worked for Castor he added a bay window that came out perfect he also worked on an antique bed of ours.. he truly was a master Cabinet builder.. I remember him and family going to the lake with his pristine boat.. journey well sir!

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  5. Brad and Kent,
    I’m sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. He was a good guy, hard worker, and a very knowledgeable person in the construction business. I learned a lot working with him in my Caster days.
    I apologize that I won’t make it to Leland’s service tomorrow, I have knee scheduled for Monday morning.
    But you guys will be in my thoughts.
    Gary

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  6. Brad: Condolences to you and your family. You and Sarah are in our hearts and prayers. Your neighbors, Laura and Sue

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  7. Brad we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He was a genuine and kind person and always had a smile. He was a carpenter. He is with your mom now and both of them you guardian angels. We are sending prayers and hugs to you and your family.

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