Greg was born July 7, 1961 and raised in the city Beech Grove, Indiana, attending Beech Grove High School, class of 1980. Greg was the youngest of 4 children to Robert and Mila “Sue” Hostetter. Greg spent his childhood always involved in some type of sport. He enjoyed and excelled at basketball, baseball, and football. His love of sports and experience was later paid forward by serving as a coach for the Beech Little League Baseball team the “Diamond backs”.
Greg also enjoyed working with hands, at a young age he began working for McCloud and Sons, building homes. He also attended Central Nine Vocational School studying Building Trades. Greg used this experience to later establish his own business, Hostetter Custom Framing and Remodeling. Greg also worked for Malone's Catering for a period of time where he managed their deli at the City Market in downtown Indianapolis.
Greg was very big hearted and always willing to lend a hand to about anyone who asked. He especially had a soft spot for children and animals. He enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews and watching them grow. Greg and his wife Lisa did not have children of their own but were godparents to Michael Zainey, their nephew, who came to live with them after his mother, Lori, passed away. He is fondly referred to as ‘Uncle Daddy” or “Sir”. Greg was a wonderful father figure to Michael and extremely proud of the man he has become. They have also had several fur babies over the years: their labs ‘Buddy’, and ‘Daisy’, Lab mix ‘Blue’, and latest addition is a rescue; Beagle mix, ‘Betty’.
Greg’s legacy will live on the hearts of his family and friends, all who knew him. He will be remembered not only for his big heart and sense of humor, but also his courage and strength which has allowed him to persevere through life’s most difficult challenges and help others to do the same. He was so loved!
Greg was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Sue Hostetter; his brothers-in-law Rouke Harper and Ron Purvis; his sisters-in-law Michelle Kelly and Lori Zainey; his nephew Kyle Hostetter, and his great-niece Eleanor Zainey.
Gregory is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Lisa (Purvis) Hostetter; godson and nephew Michael Zainey; sister Cindy Harper; brothers Anthony Hostetter and Steve Hostetter; many nieces and nephews, and many more great nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life gathering for Greg will be held Monday, February 24, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Little & Sons Funeral Home, 1301 Main St, Beech Grove, Indiana 46107. An additional time for visiting will be Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Little & Sons Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service to begin at 12:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family is encouraging donations be made to either the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (bgca.org), or the Humane Society (indyhumane.org).
