Thomas Edward Hosier

Thomas Edward Hosier was born on December 13, 1932 in Indianapolis, IN and passed away October 11, 2019 in Fort Wayne, IN. He loved being born in a great country where God had given the people inalienable rights which included Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

Tom graduated from Southport Hight School in 1950, which he fondly told stories of the varsity basketball coach Jewell Young who was an all American at Purdue University. Growing up in the epicenter of Hoosier Hysteria, he loved talking about Indiana basketball which included stories of Hinkle Fieldhouse, Piggy Lambert, and the adventures and shenanigans of high school basketball in the 1950’s. Tom was also a DeMolay in good standing from Southport Masonic lodge 270 Indianapolis. Tom graduated from Ball State University, where he met his wife Eleanor, in 1954. Tom was a school teacher for 39 years before his retirement in 1993. He got his start teaching business and coaching varsity basketball at Petroleum High School. His teaching career included positions in the Elkhart area, Perry East Junior High School in Indianapolis, IN and New Haven Middle School in New Haven, IN. During his teaching career Tom picked up a beekeeping hobby which eventually grew into a business he operated for many years. Following retirement from teaching Tom and his wonderful wife operated Peddler’s Corner in Grabill, IN. Throughout his later years Tom channeled his energy into raised bed gardening and playing catch with his dog Princess.

Tom was preceded in death by his wonderful wife of 62 years Eleanor and son Kent. Tom is survived by his daughter Julie (James) Bergeron, sons David Hosier and Matthew (Jennifer) Hosier, granddaughters Madison Leidel, Hailey Leidel and Crystal Hosier and great-grandson Conrad Cowan. Following his wife’s death Kalya Perkins provided care and friendship to Tom for nearly 4 years for which his family offers their sincere thanks.

Tom was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana and attended Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Leo-Cedarville, Indiana during his final years. His wife Eleanor and her family inspired him to study the bible and cherish John 3:16 and Mark 16:16.

Funeral service will be on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (7710 E. State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815) with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Hockemeyer and Miller Funeral Home (6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835) from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Burial will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens (1977 S State Road 135, Greenwood, IN 46143).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the St. Peters Endowment Fund or the Allen County SPCA.