Walter Hochstedler

Walter Hochstedler, 90, of Goshen, died Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Goshen Hospital.

He was born December 17, 1927 in Kokomo to Willis and Nona (Helmuth) Hochstedler.

On October 10, 1948 he married Florence Brandenberger at Clinton Frame Church.

She survives along with two sons, LaMar (Linda) Hochstedler of Shipshewana and Lance (Claire) Hochstedler of New Paris; four grandchildren, Brandon (Andrea) Kelsey, Trevor (Lori) Hochstedler, Troy (Shari) Hochstedler and Lauren Hochstedler; eight great-grandchildren, Allison, Collin, Preston, Alexis, Anthony, Aubrey, Baige and Cyeson; sister, Helen Yoder of New Paris; brother, Wilbur (Pat) Hochstedler of Greentown and sister-in-law, Catherine Yoder of Kokomo.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jacqueline Hochstedler and a brother, Willard Hochstedler.

Mr. Hochstedler was a Sea Going Cowboy to Poland with Heifer Project following World War II leaving the U.S. December 1945 and returning February 1946.

After farming in Kokomo, he owned and operated Hochstedler Grain and Feed in Emma.  Following his retirement, he worked at Graber Well Drilling, Shipshewana for 12 years.

He was a 20-year member of College Mennonite Church where he sang in the choir.  He was also a member of Gospel Messenger Men’s Chorus and volunteered as a Red Coat at Goshen Hospital with 1520 volunteer hours.

Visitation will be Sunday, October 28, 2018, from 2 to 6 p.m. and 9 to 10 a.m., Monday, in the Gathering Room at College Mennonite Church.  A 10 a.m., Monday, October 29, 2018, funeral service will be conducted at College Mennonite Church.  Pastor Pamela Yoder will officiate.

Burial will follow in Elkhart Prairie Cemetery, Goshen.

Memorial contributions may be given to Gideon’s International, where he was a member.

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.