Terry Lydell Hochstedler of Bridgehampton Dies June 17 - 27 East
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Terry Lydell Hochstedler of Bridgehampton Dies June 17

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Terry Lydell Hochstedler

Terry Lydell Hochstedler

authorStaff Writer on Jun 29, 2025

Terry Lydell Hochstedler of Bridgehampton died peacefully on June 17, surrounded by his family. He was 58.

After a successful open-heart surgery, he continued to battle endocarditis and suffered a sudden brain hemorrhage.

He was born on July 5, 1966, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Verl and Shirley Hochstedler. He was a man of unwavering integrity, passionate faith, and a gift for storytelling that brought joy to many, according to his family.

He graduated from Oral Roberts University in 1989 and went on to marry the love of his life, Karen (Peele) Hochstedler. Together, they shared 36 years of love, faith, and partnership.

According to his family, he lived a life poured out for others — mentoring young people, managing housing projects, teaching and pastoring others in their spiritual journeys, and leading friends and family on adventures around the world. His life encouraged those around him to dream big and walk fully into God’s calling.

He is survived by his children, Luke, Nathanael, Jennah, Elizabeth, Caleigh, and Anika Robison (Isaiah); his granddaughter Leia Elayne; his parents and his siblings, Greg Hochstedler, Carmella Walters, Tonya Kemper, and Jason Hochstedler.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 28, from 4–7 p.m. at Hamptons Church in Wainscott.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations toward a vision he passionately shared: a ranch out West — a future place of adventure, spiritual growth, sustainable living, and life-skills training for teens and families.

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