"Sorry to hear of your father's passing. It's always difficult losing someone so importnat in you life but remebering all the good times really helps. Just know that we think of you often. You and yours will be in my prayers."
In loving memory of
Cecil "Keith" Hostetter
October 20, 2009
Services directed by the family.
Keith Hostetter, 87, of Glenwood, Iowa, formerly of Murray & Union, Nebraska, died at the Glen Haven Home on Monday, October 19, 2009. Keith was one of eight children of Dee and Pearl Hostetter of rural Murray, Nebraska.
Keith joined the U.S. Navy and served in the South Pacific during World War II. He was honorably discharged on October 5, 1945. He married June Coates on August 1, 1945 and they made their home in rural Murray and Union, where they farmed. In 1968, Keith accepted a District Manager position with Archer Petroleum Company and they relocated to Newton, Iowa. Keith was promoted to Division Manager in 1981 and moved to Spencer, Iowa. He retired from Archer in 1987 and moved with his wife to Glenwood, Iowa.
Keith was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing along the Missouri River as well as fishing trips with the Lucas and Tackett families to Minnesota. He thoroughly enjoyed hosting fish fries for family and friends. He also hunted turkeys, pheasants, deer and coyotes. He shared fruits and vegetables from his gardens. He enjoyed playing cards with neighbors, family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, his two daughters, Wanda Keefe and husband, Steve of Farragut, IA; Peggy Vallery and husband, Steve of Plattsmouth, NE; and his two sons, Tom Hostetter and wife Denise of Pella, IA and Les Hostetter and wife Mary of Colfax, IA; Grandchildren, Bill and Rachel Hostetter of Colfax, IA; Steve and Malinda Hostetter of Colfax, IA; David and Toni Hostetter of Colfax, IA; Gabe Hostetter of Des Moines, IA; Tim and Tiffany Hostetter of Waukee, IA; Michael Moore and Paulette of Murray, NE; Roger and Michaela Moore of Omaha, NE; Deborah (Moore) and Joe Hraban of Lincoln, NE and John and Jessica Vallery of Plattsmouth, NE; 18 Great Grandchildren; sisters, Maxine Younker of Louisville, NE; Delores Campbell of Louisville, NE; Arlene Topliff of Otoe, NE; sister-in-laws, Lorraine Hostetter of Murray, NE and Josephine Hostetter of Omaha, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Linda Moore; his brothers, Ronald, Kenny, John Lewis and Lyle.
In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials to Alzheimer's Association.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the Lewiston Cemetery, Kenosha Road, Murray, NE. A memorial reception will follow at the Glenwood Senior Center at Noon.
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"Tom and Family members please know of our prayers for you during this difficult time. "
"Wanda, your dad was such a great guy and I am so sorry about your loss. I will remember his great sense of humor and that he was always so happy and full of life. He will be missed very much by all of you and those of us who knew him. My sympathy, love and prayers. Karen"
"Just to let you know that we are thinking of you."
"Peggy, Steve, June and all of the family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Offutt Exchange Family and all of the AAFES family"
"Peggy, Please accept my sypmathy in the loss of your father. The death of someone who has been so important in your life always creates an absence. I am very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. Amanda "
"Although we have not met, the Silver City Legion Ladies Auxiliary #439 would like to send our condolences. God bless your family"
"Although I never had the privilege of meeting Keith, he certainly passed on his love of the outdoors to his family! My prayers are with the Hostetter family."
"Our Prayers are with you. Remember your father is always with you. Memories have a delightful way of reminding us of those we love. You will be doing something and it will remind you of your father did or said. "
"I've heard so many stories about the river trips I feel like I have been there. Share your memories and laughter through the next few days and it will help you. Laugher is the best medicine. My prayers and thoughts are with you. "