Neal R. Hostetler, 99, of Plymouth, IN, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 in Miller’s Merry Manor of Walkerton, IN.
Neal was born to Irvin and Bessie (Krieg) Hostetler on June 13, 1926 in South Bend, IN. He graduated from LaPaz High School. He was in the United States Army for 28 years. He married Roberta Keiser on August 24, 1947 and she preceded him in death on January 14, 2022. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, LaPaz American Legion, the D.A.V. and the V.F.W. He enjoyed crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, reading, the outdoors, was fantastic in math, and cared for flowers.
Neal is survived by his daughters: Sue Ann (John) Palmitessa of Cannon Falls, MN; Selene (Scott) Leland of Culver, IN; his sons: Randy (Kathy) Hostetler of Plymouth, IN; Rodney W. Hostetler of Plymouth, IN; Jim (Linda) Hostetler of Plymouth, IN; Jeffery (Kathy) Hostetler of Plymouth, IN; Neal Roland (Sandra) Hostetler, Jr. of Webster, MN; his daughter-in-law, Mary Hostetler of Plymouth, IN; 15 grandchildren: Richard; Christa; Lynn; Adrian; Kari Lynn; Christopher; Jennifer; Robert; Benjamin; Bo; Melissa; Nicholas; Don; Hailey; and Terry; 28 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
Neal is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Roberta Hostetler; his son, Dennis Hostetler; his grandchildren: Jeremy Hostetler; David Palmitessa; and his sisters: Doris; Janice; and Roma.
A visitation will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church (425 S Michigan St, Plymouth, IN 46563).
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church (425 S Michigan St, Plymouth, IN 46563) with Pastor Kayla Grehl officiating.
The burial will take place at New Oak Hill Cemetery (1300 Chester St., Plymouth, IN 46563).
Memorial donations may be made to D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301or https://www.dav.org).
Thank you to all our friends and community for your support during their difficult time. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Homes are honored to provide services in celebrating the life of Neal and wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Hostetler family. We would also like to thank Neal for his service in the United States Army. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at: www.deatonclemensfh.com.
