Merle E. Hostetler

January 31, 1940 - September 18, 2017

Merle E. Hostetler, 77, of Denver, Indiana and formerly of Gilead went home to be with the Lord surrounded by loving family at 2:45 pm, Monday, September 18, 2017 at his residence. He was born on Jan. 31, 1940 in Miami County, Indiana to Robert and Esther Hostetler. He married on July 30, 1966 in Peru, Indiana at the First Baptist Church to Patty Janeway, she preceded on Dec. 23, 2012. He was a factory worker and a foreman at Bryan Steam Corporation for 42 years retiring in 2001. Merle went to Peru High School. He was a member of the Moose Lodge of Peru, Ind. He attended the Walk by Faith Community Church of Roann. He enjoyed the time he shared with Elaine See. He also was a NASCAR fan and enjoyed watching many drivers. He mowed and farmed his property with John Deere tractors and maintained a beautiful home. Survivors and place of residence: Daughters - Rhonda and husband Nyle Miller - Akron, Ind. Crissy and husband Rodney Crist - Wabash, Ind. Son - Kevin and wife Hayley Hostetler - Denver, Ind. 5 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren Preceded in Death By: Parents Wife – Patty Hostetler Brothers – Lester, Robert, and Dave Time and Date of Services: 10:00 am, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 Place of Services: Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana Minister: Pastor Brad Eckerley Place of Burial: Park Lawn Cemetery, Amboy, Indiana Visitation Hours: 4 pm to 8 pm, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, Indiana Memorial Contributions to: Walk by Faith Community Church P.O. Box 11 Roann, Indiana 46974