Solomon David Hostetler

Solomon David Hostetler (Solly) aged 90 years, formerly of Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully into his heavenly Father’s arms on June 24, 2025 in East Peoria. He was born April 27, 1935 at home in Roanoke,IL to Milo and Ruth (Ulrich) Hostetler. Dad became a Christian in his early teen years and his love for God was shown through him daily with a kind spirit to all he knew. He married Lenora Tibbs of Cleveland, OH on September 8, 1956. They met each other while serving with Voluntary Services (Mennonite) and both worked VS in Ohio before settling in Roanoke-Benson, IL.

Lenora passed November 29, 2016. Sol is survived by his children: Jeff of Sarasota FL, Carol (Thad) Zehr of Mackinaw IL, Karen (David) Mitchell of Germantown Hills IL, David Liddington of Sydney OH, Eddie (John) Liddington of Sarasota FL, Bob Hostetler of Chattanooga TN, and siblings Arthur (Lorraine) Hostetler of TX and Ellen Schrock of TN. He has 10 Grandchildren, 24 Great Grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, 4 brothers, and 1 sister.

Dad was a hard-working, self employed, dedicated Drywall Contractor for over 40 yrs. Last working up to the age of 84. “Retired” was not in his vocabulary. He also worked for Community Service Systems from 1975-1982. Sol sold Bibles to newlyweds and Baby Plates to new parents throughout the state of Illinois. Dad loved his Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and his relatives and friends. He loved to visit friends and family all across the USA. He never knew a stranger. Despite his many responsibilities, he always made time for his family, friends, and the many passions he had in life. Dad’s hobbies and interests helped define who he was. His love for baseball being one of them (#1 St. Louis Cardinal fan) is why the great-grands called him “ grandpa baseball”. That love has left a mark on all of us and will never fade. Dad so deserves to have his long years of fatherly love honored with recalling the scripture,

I Corinthians 13:4-13 summed up in 3 words-Love Never Fails. Dad also enjoyed traveling with mom. They went to The Holy Lands, Singapore and many other places around the globe. They were involved with Jordan Prison ministry in Sarasota,FL for many years.

A viewing will be in Sarasota, Fl., Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Fellowship of Believers Church 3333 12th St. Sarasota, FL 34237 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM.

Funeral service will be Friday, July 11, 10-12 noon at Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park, 170 Honore Ave., Sarasota, FL 34232. With graveside services to follow, He will be laid to rest with his wife at Palms Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Living Faith Church in Eureka IL and The Jordan Prison Ministry in Sarasota, FL.