Daniel Hostettler Jr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Daniel Hostettler Jr. of Defiance, Ohio, who passed away on October 11, 2025 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Daniel Hostettler Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Daniel Hostettler and Marie Hostettler (Wisda); and his siblings, John Hostettler and Pamela Marshall. He is survived by: his wife Patricia Hostettler of Defiance; his children, Carla Hostettler (Mike Holman) of Defiance, Stephanie Khalife (Salim) of Dublin, OH, Bruce Hostettler of New Haven, IN, Susan Miller (Craig) of Defiance and Charissa Kroeckel (Steve) of Defiance; his grandchildren, Glenn Farison, Joseph Khalife, Amel Khalife, Mackenzie Hannie (Stanton), Elissa Baerlin and Josie Harruff (Dillon); and his siblings, Joann Dietrick of Defiance, Bill Hostettler (Brenda) of Defiance, Barbara Teats of Montpelier, Mike of Defiance and Mark Hostettler of Defiance. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to St. John's Catholic Church or CHP Defiance Hospice.