Levi C. Hostetler

Hostetler, Levi C., son of Christian J. and Magdalena (Hershberger) Hostetler, was born in Hickory Co., Mo., Dec. 25, 1868; passed away near Tampico, Ill, Oct. 27, 1952; aged 83 y. 10 m. 2 d.

He was united in marriage to Mary Alice Zook on Dec.28, 1890. To this union were born 3 daughters (Nettie-Mrs. Joseph Eash, Corvallis, Oreg.; Elsie-Mrs. Earl Baker, Harrisoburg, Oreg.; and Ida Belle-Mrs. Peter Eigsti, Washburn, Ill.), and 5 sons (John L., Prophetstown, Ill.; Archie L., El Paso, Ill.; Amandus M., Tampico, Ill.; Elmer E., Youcalla, Oreg.; and David L., Del Paso Heights, Calif.), who survive.

Also surviving are 54 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren, one brother (Dave, Prophetstown, Ill.), and a large number of nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, parents, one sister, and 9 brothers.

In early youth he joined the Amish Mennonite Church and remained steadfast to the end. In the fall of 1923 he was ordained to the ministry.

Funeral services were held Oct. 31, at the Fairfield A. M. Church, Tampico, Ill. By Dan M. Hostetler and Ova J. Hostetler.

Gospel Herald, December 9, 1952, page 1215

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