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Leland Hostetler Obituary

Dr. Leland W.
Hostetler
Age 86, of North Canton passed away peacefully on Monday Nov. 2, 2009 in Aultman Hospital. He was born May 24, 1923 in Louisville, Ohio to the late David and Molly (Blankenbaker) Hostetler.
Dr. Hostetler was a veteran of the Army during World War II. He was a graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic and practiced in Canton for forty-eight years including over twenty years with his son, Dr. Marc W. Hostetler. He was a member of the American Chiropractic Association and the Ohio Chiropractic Association. He was an avid golfer, and H.O. Train hobbyist. In his later years, he greatly enjoyed being a volunteer at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum. He was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church. His family, friends and patients will miss him deeply.
Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Ann Marie Hostetler in 2004 and brother ,Harold Hostetler Nov. 3, 1996. He is survived by children, Dr. Marc (Joan) Hostetler of Bolivar, Linda Hostetler of Chattanooga, Tenn., Robert Hostetler of San Antonio, Texas, and Susan Hostetler of Canton; grandchildren, Nicole (Greg) Eckert, Jennifer (Ryan) Knapke, Christopher Hostetler, Abby Hostetler, Hannah Hostetler, Dustin (Kimberly) Hostetler, Jason (Sarah) Hostetler, Samantha Hostetler and Michael Hostetler; great-grandchildren, Alex and Marcus Eckert, Austin Hostetler, Logan Hostetler; sister-in-law, Thelma Hostetler of North Canton; other relatives and friends.
Calling hours are Thursday 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Arnold Funeral Home, Canton. A memorial service will be held Saturday 12 p.m. (Noon) at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with Rev. Thomas Hawkins officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to The Wilderness Center or to the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum.
(Arnold, Canton,
330-456-7291)
www.arnoldfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Repository on Nov. 4, 2009.

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Roy&Vicky Schminky

November 7, 2009

Marc&Joan, Please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of your dad.

November 6, 2009

Rest now Dr. Lee but don't forget to feed the cats up in Heaven.

Our deepest sympathies to your loved ones who will miss you greatly.

Love,
Lisa (Becherer) Doyle and family

Ron Varn

November 5, 2009

Samantha and family;

My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Ron Varn

Bessie Mercer

November 5, 2009

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. I was a patient of Dr. Hostetler and really appreciated him for the help he gave me when I entered his office and couldn't even stand up.
May God bless all of you for your kindness and love.
Bessie and Bill Mercer

David Mccauley

November 4, 2009

Mark, Joan and family..... Sure have great memories of Lee .. Ann and Grandpa David... you have our sympathy

Becky Demancsik

November 4, 2009

We send our deepest sympathy to your family on the passing of Dr. Lee. Somewhere in the great beyond, that fab golfing foursome is together again hitting them right down the middle! May your family memories bring you peace and comfort.
Sincerely,
Mike & Becky (Rich) Demancsik

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