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Karl Edward Wochner

   

  

Karl Wochner

  

October 22, 2010

Karl Edward Wochner, 67, died October 22, 2010. Karl attended Payne Training School. Later he became involved and was a soloist in the choirs at Tempe First United Methodist Church, Tempe High School and ASU. He was student body president of both Tempe High School (1960-61) and ASU (1964-65). He was a charter member of the first graduating class of the ASU Law School, graduating in 1970, and went on to become President of the ASU Alumni Association. He was named an Outstanding Young Man of America in 1973. He began his career as Tempe's Assistant City Attorney for 10 years before going into private practice. He was an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Tempe, where he served for 38 years. Karl served as President in 1996-97, was recognized as Mr. Interclub, and received a Hixson Fellow award from Kiwanis International, recognizing his lifetime service to Kiwanis. His eldest son David joined the Kiwanis Club of Tempe in 1994 and became the club's President in 2001-2002. They are the only father-son pair to have both served as KCOT presidents. Karl was also a member of Tempe Diablos, President of the Tempe All-City Association board, a founding member of the Tempe YMCA, and Tempe St. Luke's Hospital board of directors. Karl is survived by Cathy, his wife of 25 years, and their three sons. Karl later married Shar Rice, who survives him. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and a brother.