Loren R. Hetzler, 76, of Ocala passed away October 16, 2012 at Ocala Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 14, 1936 in Decatur, IL a son to the late Ernst and Gertrude Hetzler. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife Shirley, a daughter Debbie Goss, and a brother Donald. He was a sports fan of the Fighting Illini football, the Cubs, and Nascar. Survivors include a daughter Donna Hetzler, of Ocala, two sons, Duane and Skylar Hetzler both of Ocala, a brother Harold Hetzler of Leesburg. Four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A graveside inurnment has been scheduled for Saturday November 10, 2012 at 11:00am at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Forest Lawn Funeral Home has been entrusted with the cremation arrangements.