James W. Hostetler

James W. Hostetler, age 88, of Woodland went to be with his Lord on Monday, May 5, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Murl and Edna (Mishler) Hostetler on January 22, 1926 in Kent County, MI at home during a snow storm. On October 15, 1949 in Hastings at the Methodist Circuit Parsonage, Jim married Jeanne Jerilee Herzel and she survives. Jim had many jobs over the years but people will most remember him for driving the Sinclair Gas truck and working at the Motor Wheel Company as a press operator retiring in September 1988. He enjoyed pony harness racing and pony pulls, working on his antique tractors, and being a small farmer. For a short time he helped plant habitats for Pheasants Forever. Survivors include: wife Jerilee Hostetler, children Roger (Kathy) Hostetler, Rolland (Nancy) Hostetler, Julia (David) Bauman, Bruce (Patty) Hostetler, Brent (Betty) Hostetler, Lori (Mike) Feaster, Darlene (Scott Toaz) McIntosh, 22 grandchildren, many great- grandchildren, siblings Howard (Elsie) Hostetler, Edwina (Frank) Burgess and Barbara Bauer. Preceding Jim in death are: His parents, 3 brothers Lawrence, Orlo and Gerald and grandson Brandon Hostetler. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Koops Funeral Chapel, 935 4th Ave, Lake Odessa, MI 48849. Funeral services will be on Friday 1pm at the Nashville Baptist Church 312 Phillips St, Nashville, MI 49073 with the family receiving people from 11am till time of service. Interment will take place at Warner Cemetery. Memorials may be to the Nashville Baptist Church, Bowne Mennonite Church or the American Diabetes Association.