Paul H. Ochtrup

Ochtrup, Paul H.

Born to Eternal Life Sunday, November 11, 2007, age 68. Beloved husband of Diane (nee Schaefer). Loving father of Stephanie (Bob) Kierstyn, Paul (Patty) Ochtrup, and John (Laura) Ochtrup. Devoted grandpa of Heather and Ashley Kierstyn. Brother of Hildy Ochtrup and Bob (Monica) Ochtrup. Preceded in death by his parents Gertrud and Hermann Ochtrup. Visitation will be Saturday, November 17, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Josephs Catholic Church followed by a Memorial Mass at 1:00 p.m.

A private burial service will be held for the immediate family at St. Josephs Cemetery, River Grove, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the A-F High School Scholarship Fund in Pauls name.

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Condolences

  1. Deb Dunn-Ryan says:

    To the Ochtrup family, Paul was a genuine man and a genuine principal. He stood up for the principles he believed in and he stood behind his staff 100% He supported me when I first came to the school system and even long after he left. He leaves a gre

  2. Dennis Bubla says:

    An outstanding administrator and principal…my thoughts and prayers are with the Ochtrup Family.

  3. nancy and lennie braford says:

    stephanie and bob and girls we are so sorry about your dad. you are in our thoughts

  4. Tony and Gretchen Sindelar says:

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. He made such a difference in the lives of his students. He will be missed deeply.

  5. Jerry and Peg Johnsston says:

    Paul and Patty; we are so sorry to hear about Paul Sr. We know this time will be very difficult but remember all of us that thought he was a great guy. You can be so proud to have had him for a father. You are in our thoughts.

  6. Elsie Edwards says:

    So sorry to hear of Mr Ochtrup passing. I have nothing but fond memories of him with my time at Adams Friendship High School. My sympathy to the family.

  7. Louie & Jean Kotlowski says:

    Diane & Family
    We are so sorry to hear about your loss.
    You are in our thoughts & prayers

  8. Greg, Linda & Leif Sorenson says:

    Sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers

  9. Kathy (Myers) Heath says:

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I live in southern Illinois and was told by an old friend that Mr.Ochtrup had passed. I just wanted you to know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember him as a fair and gentle man, principal, and neighb

  10. Jeff & Cheri Neibauer says:

    Paul, Patty and the rest of the Ochtrup Loved ones, Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. God has a special place for Paul in heaven as he did in the hearts of off of you – while on this earth. May God Bless you and comfort you in your time of ne

  11. Sharon (Krueger) Riley says:

    I am so sorry for your loss. It is always so difficult when you lose the ones you love. Please know that you are in my thoughts.

  12. Heidi McLaughlin-Levanic says:

    I was saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Ochtrup. He was a wonderful principal. The last time I saw him, he gave me a huge hug (Feb 07), he will be missed by many as he touched many lives. My condolences to his family.

  13. Kevin and Alicia Krizan says:

    Our condolences to the entire Ochtrup family during this difficult time. Mr. Ochtrup was an unforgettable man and will be deeply missed by so many.

  14. Jerry and Sherry Marynik says:

    Please know our thoughts and our prayers are with your family. Paul will be greatly missed.

  15. Kari Banovec says:

    Mr. Ochtrup was a wonderful person and a great principal. He made a difference is so many lives. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of loss.

  16. Robert Schwarz & Family says:

    We are saddened by the loss of Paul Ochtrup, we hear so often how short life is but when a life stops, it takes time for us to re-learn to fill the vacuum. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and know that our thoughts and love are with you during your

  17. Rick and Judy Wienke says:

    Stephanie and Paul, We are so very sorry to hear that you have lost your dad at such an early age. Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for you and your family. Make sure to be there for your mom at such a hard time. Love you both…. J

  18. Monica Anderson says:

    Sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Ochtrup my prayers are being said for the family and my thoughts are with you.

  19. Jodi Helgeson says:

    Paul was a wonderful man. Please accept my sympathy to you all

  20. The Jackson Family says:

    Please know that your family is in our prayers right now. Paul was a great man, and will be missed by many.

  21. Roger Ribbke says:

    Stephanie, Bob and family,

    My condolences on your loss. My memories of Mr. Ochtrup are fond, and I hope your pain will disappear soon, but not your memories.

  22. Pat and Frank Kierstyn says:

    We are so sorry to hear about your loss, Paul was much respected in our community for many years, Our hearts are with you.

  23. Bev Ward says:

    So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts.

  24. Liana Glavin says:

    I am saddened at the death of a friend, your husband, father and grandfather. I ran into Mr. Ochtrup at Walmart not to long ago. We had a nice visit. He told me many stories of how much he enjoyed his life and time at Adams Friendship High School. I h

  25. Kathy says:

    Dear Stephanie and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. May god comfort you through this time.

  26. Chris Morrow says:

    Dear Diane, Steph, Paul, and John, There are no words that I can say to express how saddenned I am for all of you. He was a big man, with an even bigger and gentler heart. My prayers are with all of you.

  27. Peggy L Henriksen says:

    May God comfort during this difficult time.

  28. Herb & Lois Babcock says:

    Bob & Stephanie & family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss of your father. Herb & Lois