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Steven Ostler Obituary
Steven Caldwell Ostler, 78, of rural Frankfort, died Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Aug. 24, 1942 in Peru, Indiana, to LeMoine and Mary (Caldwell) Ostler. He married Linda Kay George on April 6, 1963 in Michigantown, Indiana, and she survives.
Steve was a 1960 graduate of Clinton Central. This was the 1st Class to graduate from the newly formed school. He was a farmer for 19 years, a carpenter, a bus driver for Rossville Schools for 15 years and worked for Wabash National/Aurora Trailers in Parts/Driving, retiring in 2009. He was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church and was a volunteer for the Rossville Volunteer Ambulance Service for 10 years. He enjoyed boating, hunting, reading, fishing, traveling out west and tinkering in his shop.
In addition to his wife, Steve is survived by two sons, William "Bill" (Susan) Ostler of Chillicothe, Illinois, and Gary (Melissa) Ostler of rural Frankfort; daughter, Betsy (Mark) Hinesley of Chardon, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Amber (Aaron) Arnold, Brian Ostler, Capt. Nathaniel Hinesley, Matthew Hinesley PFC, Luke Hinesley, and Alejandro and Levi Ostler; two great-grandchildren, Evalie and Wesson Arnold; and special family, Ainura Nametullayeva and R. Nikki Knox (children Jessica Boldenow and Aleyah Dunham).
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry D. Ostler; and two brothers-in-law, Jim and David George.
The family would like to express their gratitude for the care and services of Indiana University Health Hospice Care of Lafayette.
Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral service will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Pastor Bob Raschka will officiate. Burial will be in Whiteman Cemetery, Michigantown. Memorial donations may be made to the Rossville United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 568, Rossville, IN 46065 or Rossville Volunteer Ambulance Services, P.O. Box 50, Rossville, IN 46065. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may share a personal message with the family.
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