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1948
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2016
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John Hostetler Obituary
John was born June l5, 1948, in Sturgis, a son of Levi and Edna (Hochstetler) Hostetler.
John had served in the U.S. Army.
He had made his home in the Colon area for the past 40 some years and was a member of Light and Life Wesleyan Church of Three Rivers.
On July 31, 1999, he married Sheila (Barker) Ashcraft in Crown Point, Ind.
John had worked in sales and marketing in the RV industry, working for Viking in Centreville and Palomino in Colon and also had worked for Hammer Transportation in Bristol, Ind.
John enjoyed fishing and golfing with his three sons. John also volunteered at Colon Food Pantry.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila Hostetler, of Colon; three sons, David (Christine) Hostetler of Colon, Jonathon (Michele) Hostetler of Colon and Jared (Jennifer) Hostetler of San Jose, Calif.; two stepchildren, Brian Ashcraft, of Camby, Ind., and Stephanie (Andrew) Born of Lowell, Ind.; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; his mother, Edna Hostetler of LaGrange, Ind.; two brothers, Jerry (Debbie) Hostetler of Colon and Fritz (Nancy) Hostetler of LaGrange, Ind.; four sisters, Ruby (LeVerne) Yoder of LaGrange, Ind., Esther (Jerry) Miller of Shipshewana, Ind., Rosie Hostetler of LaGrange, Ind., and Arlene (LaVern) Miller of Middlebury, Ind.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Levi Hostetler; and a brother, Crist Hostetler.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Schipper Funeral Home in Colon. Funeral services celebrating the life of John L. Hostetler will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at the funeral home, with Pastor Sam Maddox officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Colon.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made in memory of John to Colon Food Pantry. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
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Jerry Kindig
April 18, 2024
I just learned of Johns passing and my heart is crushed. I was looking up John on the internet because I wanted to travel to Michigan to see him. John and I were friends and business partners having owned Hostetler and Kindig Sales Inc. Rest in peace John.
Theresa Potts
September 2, 2016
You were one of my oldest and dearest friends, I have so many memories of our time together. I know you are at peace now but I will miss you terribly. Love you always.
Dave and Shelly Stienbarger
September 1, 2016
John we will miss you dearly our friend and neighbor, wandering down to our house to share a drink on the deck, do a magic trick or share a funny story that kept us laughing the whole time you were here. It seems as though whomever you met, you made a friend for life. We will forever be grateful to have known you and you will truly be missed. Rest in peace dear friend, Dave and Shelly Stienbarger and girls
jeanette denney
August 31, 2016
You will be missed John
jeanette denney
August 31, 2016
John you will be so missed, by your family and all your friends I'm so glad that Don and I got to hang with you before you got to bad, Don says the supreme sisters will always be a moment he'll not forget ever, people who know about this will laugh, GOD BLESS YOU, Jenny Denney
Dave & Diane Plevelich
August 31, 2016
Our condolences to Dave, Sheila and family. John was a smart funny and likable guy who seemed to have never met a stranger. As time passes may your grief be eased by the love and support of your family and all of your friends of which you have many!
Judi Ballantyne
August 30, 2016
Sheila and Family, please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved John. The picture of him is perfect as we will always remember his great smile. Hugs to all of you from
Debbie, Judi and Ray. God Bless and take good care.
Karen (Hochstetler) Yoder
August 30, 2016
My older cousin who was so much like my dad! Oh, that Hochstetler humor. Even though I didn't know him too well, it seemed like he knew no strangers, as his joy and laughter was contagious. I know how much he loved his sons, and grandchildren. I'm sure he will be missed by all who knew him well. Shelia I've been praying for you and will continue as you make the adjustment to life without your best friend.
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