Dennis Vaughn Hostetler, 54, an 1120 W. Madison Street resident in Plymouth for the past 23 years, passed away at his residence unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, June 19, 2012.
Dennis is the son of Plymouth residents, Neal R. and Roberta E. (Keiser) Hostetler, Sr. and was born there on January 2, 1958.
He was a graduate of LaVille High School with the Class of 1976. He immediately entered the Army National Guard and proudly served his Country for the next 16 years.
On June 27, 1992 in Plymouth, Dennis married the former Mary E. Stewart.
Dennis’ working career began with Dave & Ray’s Plymouth Grocery where he managed the Dairy Dept. He went on to other stores in sales and management. In 1984 he took a position with Foil Laminating Inc. in the Plymouth Industrial Park and became plant supervisor until his departure three years ago.
He loved his ’79 Camaro – “Henry”, his dogs; Joshua, Jamaica and Patch, his cat; Killer and of course his family and large group of friends. Dennis enjoyed times camping with family, bowling, golfing and socializing with friends.
He is survived by his spouse Mary, daughter; Lola Lynn Dwyer and her husband Kelly along with Dennis’ grandchildren; Kari Davis and Bishop Dwyer.
Along with his surviving parents are seven sisters and brothers; Sue Ann (John) Palmitessa of Cannon Falls, Minn., Neal (Sandy) Hostetler Jr. of Webster, Minn, James Hostetler of Plymouth, Randy (Kathy) Hostetler of Plymouth, Selene Foster and companion Scott Leland of Culver, Jeffery (Kathy) Hostetler and Rodney (Donna) Hostetler all of Plymouth. Numerous nieces and nephews complete his family.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 22nd from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth. Services will be conducted there at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 23rd with Chaplain Jeff Holztclaw and friend Don Isom participating.
Services will conclude with full military honors in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth provided by members of the Plymouth American Legion Post 27, Veterans of Foreign Wars – Marshall Co. Post 1162, the D.A.V. and the Army Honor Guard.
Memorial gifts may be given to the Marshall County Humane Society, P.O. Box 22, Plymouth, IN 46563
Kathy says
Dearest Mary,
Thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during this most difficult time. There wasn\’t a time when we would see Dennis that he didn\’t have a smile on his face! It was just that sort of smile that would instantly make you feel happy!!!
May you hold Dennis in your heart until the day when you can hold him in your arms again.
God Bless,
Dan & Kathy Thompson
John and Cheryl Himes says
Mary, we are very sorry for your loss of Dennis, you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. We send our hugs! Love you, John and Cheryl
Tina Williams says
Dennis brought many, many smiles to my face and I will always remember the laughter! My prayers are with you Mary and all the friends and family.
Renda Keilman says
Mary,
Dennis will be missed. I will remember his smile and his laughter and what a funny guy he was. I am so sorry he was taken from you. Your families are in my prayers. God grant all of you peace.
Paul Wendel says
I proudly served in the National Guard with Dennis and his brothers and dad, I always enjoyed his humor and laid back stance on life. I also had the opportunity to have him as a customer while he worked at Foil Laminating. Dennis has always been friendly and cordial, he will be missed by many!
vickie and Mark Borys says
Mary I\’m so sorry for your loss,If there is anything I can do Please let me know My love and prayers are with you
Anonymous says
Mary, My thoughts are with you through this sad time. Dennis will surely be missed. If ya need anything you know where Im at. Love ya. Amy
Roger Wheatbrook says
I Have So many Memories of Dennis They all Make Me Smile. He Was Truly Loved By Everyone. My Heart Goes Out To The Hostetler Family
Mary Jo Kaser says
Mary,
We are so sorry to hear about Dennis. He was such a kind and pleasant person.
Mary Jo and Stan Kaser
Stephanie Boomershine says
Mary,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your famliy.
When dennis would come to the house to see brett about car stuff
he always had a big smile and that laugh always made me laugh.
He will be missed.
Brett & Stephanie Boomershine
Karen Lehiy says
Mary,
My thoughts are with you.
So sorry to hear about Dennis.
Ruth Mejer says
All of my good memories as a young teen revolve around Dennis and his large family. He was always happy and the life of the party !! My deepest condolences to his wife and family.
Susan Bannister- Falbo says
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dennis . Remembering Dennis from childhood and as my brother Paul\’s best friend growing up, he was quick witted, kind and fun loving. I know he\’ll be sadly missed by the many lives he touched.
Sharie Van Ness says
I just learned of this sad news today. I am so sorry for all of the Hostetler family and their loss of a wonderful husband, father, and son. Dennis was one of my cousins, his Dad and my Mom were brother and sister, and we spent many holidays together at Grandma and Grandpa Hostetler\’s house when we were kids.
God Bless,
Sharie Van Ness
Kathy says
Dearest Mary,
Thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during this most difficult time. There wasn\’t a time when we would see Dennis that he didn\’t have a smile on his face! It was just that sort of smile that would instantly make you feel happy!!!
May you hold Dennis in your heart until the day when you can hold him in your arms again.
God Bless,
Dan & Kathy Thompson
John and Cheryl Himes says
Mary, we are very sorry for your loss of Dennis, you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. We send our hugs! Love you, John and Cheryl
Tina Williams says
Dennis brought many, many smiles to my face and I will always remember the laughter! My prayers are with you Mary and all the friends and family.
Renda Keilman says
Mary,
Dennis will be missed. I will remember his smile and his laughter and what a funny guy he was. I am so sorry he was taken from you. Your families are in my prayers. God grant all of you peace.
Paul Wendel says
I proudly served in the National Guard with Dennis and his brothers and dad, I always enjoyed his humor and laid back stance on life. I also had the opportunity to have him as a customer while he worked at Foil Laminating. Dennis has always been friendly and cordial, he will be missed by many!
vickie and Mark Borys says
Mary I\’m so sorry for your loss,If there is anything I can do Please let me know My love and prayers are with you
Anonymous says
Mary, My thoughts are with you through this sad time. Dennis will surely be missed. If ya need anything you know where Im at. Love ya. Amy
Roger Wheatbrook says
I Have So many Memories of Dennis They all Make Me Smile. He Was Truly Loved By Everyone. My Heart Goes Out To The Hostetler Family
Mary Jo Kaser says
Mary,
We are so sorry to hear about Dennis. He was such a kind and pleasant person.
Mary Jo and Stan Kaser
Stephanie Boomershine says
Mary,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your famliy.
When dennis would come to the house to see brett about car stuff
he always had a big smile and that laugh always made me laugh.
He will be missed.
Brett & Stephanie Boomershine
Karen Lehiy says
Mary,
My thoughts are with you.
So sorry to hear about Dennis.
Ruth Mejer says
All of my good memories as a young teen revolve around Dennis and his large family. He was always happy and the life of the party !! My deepest condolences to his wife and family.
Susan Bannister- Falbo says
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dennis . Remembering Dennis from childhood and as my brother Paul\’s best friend growing up, he was quick witted, kind and fun loving. I know he\’ll be sadly missed by the many lives he touched.
Sharie Van Ness says
I just learned of this sad news today. I am so sorry for all of the Hostetler family and their loss of a wonderful husband, father, and son. Dennis was one of my cousins, his Dad and my Mom were brother and sister, and we spent many holidays together at Grandma and Grandpa Hostetler\’s house when we were kids.
God Bless,
Sharie Van Ness