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Dale Hostetler

August 2, 1931 — January 23, 2020

E. Dale Hosteler

Benson - E. Dale Hostetler, 88, of Benson, passed away at 8:55 am on Thursday January 23,2020 at his residence.

He was born on August 2, 1931 in Shelbyville, IL to Archie and Rose Ulrich Hostetler. He married Barbara Weber on April 16, 1961 in Benson, IL. She survives.

Also surviving is one son, Brian (Chris) Hostetler of Benson; one daughter, Brenda (Roger) Nenne of Benson; one sister, Edith (Ben) Kennell of Washburn; four grandchildren, Payton Hostetler; Christopher Hostetler; Morgan (Randall) Koehler; Lucas (Chelsea) Nenne; and two great granddaughters, Rucker Nenne and Vivienne Koehler.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Frieda Miller; and Ruth Hostetler; and three brothers, Leo; Maynard; and Harold Hostetler.

Dale was a "car guy" all of his life selling cars and tractors in the area working the majority of his career for Johnny Martin Chevrolet in Bloomington.

Dale loved to golf, was a die-hard Cub's fan, but especially enjoyed tending to his garden and his treasured tomatoes.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Benson where funeral services will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday January 28, 2020. Pastor David Hofer will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm on Monday also at St. Paul Lutheran Church and from 9-9:45 am on Tuesday prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Clayton Township Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Online condolences and tributes may be sent to the family at knappjohnsonharris.com.

Visitation

JAN 27. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)

St. Paul Lutheran Church
502 Pleasant St
Benson, IL 61516

Visitation

JAN 28. 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM (CST)

St. Paul Lutheran Church
502 Pleasant St
Benson, IL 61516

Funeral Services

JAN 28. 10:00 AM (CST)

St. Paul Lutheran Church
502 Pleasant St
Benson, IL 61516

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