Elmer Wayne Hostetter, 83, of Lyons, entered heaven surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born March 9, 1941, in Marco to Clyde L. and Thelma Elizabeth (Ausman) Hostetter. Elmer married the love of his life, Marilyn L. (Sipes) Hostetter, on December 9, 1962.
Elmer was a veteran of the U.S. National Guard. He was a member of the Marco United Methodist Church and the Linton BPO Elks 866. Elmer was a member of the first graduating class of the new L&M School in 1959. He enjoyed watching local sporting events, especially basketball. Elmer was a farmer for 51 years before retiring in 2010. Life is about the seed you sow. If there are combines in heaven, he is already reaping the last rows.
Family members left to cherish Elmer include his wife Marilyn Hostetter, daughter Lori (Darren) Burch of Bloomfield, son Brian (Chris) Hostetter of Lyons, grandchildren Clayton (Emily) Burch, Mitchell (Nicole) Burch, Carter Hostetter, Wyatt McCammon and Hayden Cunningham, brother Kenneth “KD” (Shari) Hostetter of Lyons, sister Naomi Kayton of Carmel and sister-in-law Karen Hostetter of Lyons.
Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Clyde E. Hostetter, and a sister and brother-in-law, Lois and John Brown.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 at 11 a.m. in the Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. The Rev. Ron Haynes will officiate. Elmer will be buried in the Marco Cemetery.
Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, August 15th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the WRV and Bloomfield athletic departments. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Meng Family Funeral Homes, Anderson-Poindexter Chapel in Linton. Online condolences and memories may be sent to the family at www.andersonpoindexter.com.
