Ira David Hostetler

- Moved to Champaign Co, OH as a small child. He married Mary Hartzler - 7 ch. - Died of heart attack.

Ira David b. 19 Mar 1889 PA d. 21 Aug 1955 Logan Co, OH, working as a hired hand in Salem, Champaign, OH in 1910, and 1920 but married to Mary E. Hartzler b. 28 May 1893 in Cable, Champaign, OH d. Dec 1968 West Liberty, Logan, OH, living in Dublin, Somerset, MD in 1930 Children in 1930 Census in Dublin, Somerset, MD Berdinia Hostetter 1917 OH Johelma Hostetter 1918 OH Wendel Hostetter 1921 OH Doland Hostetter 1926 OH Dwight Hostetter 1926 OH

- Hostetler, -- Ira David, son of the late David and Elizabeth (Kanagy) Hostetler, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., March 19, 1889; departed this life at the Mary Rutan Hospital, Aug. 21, 1955; aged 66 y. 5 m. 2 d. His death occurred suddenly following a heart attack. When a small child the family moved to Champaign Co., Ohio, where he grew to manhood. On Jan. 2, 1916, he was married to Mary Hartzler. To this union were born the following children (Berdena-Mrs. Lloyd Kanagy, Cable, Ohio; Thelma-Mrs. Joe Garber, West Liberty, Ohio; Jay Wendall, Elverson, Pa.; Donald and Dwight, West Liberty, Ohio; June and Joyce at home). He was a member of the Oak Grove Mennonite Church. He manifested his love for Christ and the church by regular attendance, giving freely of himself in the service of his Lord. He faithfully served in various offices in the church as trustee, a member of the local mission board, and has for many years been custodian of the church. He is survived by his wife, 7 children, 20 grandchildren, one sister (Mrs. Archie Hartzler), and one brother (Stephen S. Hostetler), both of West Liberty, Ohio. Five brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Oak Grove Church on Aug. 23, with Nelson Kanagy in charge, assisted by Ed Stoltzfus, with burial in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Source: Gospel Herald - Volume XLVIII , Number 41 - October 11, 1955 --- page 982, 983, 984* Reference: RootsWeb's WorldConnect - SmartCopy: Aug 22 2017, 21:57:56 UTC