Edward J. Hochstetler, age 77, of Topeka, IN died at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN on November 2, 2019. He was born on February 27, 1942 in LaGrange, IN to Jerome and Mary Ann (Miller) Hochstetler. He married Mary U. Schrock on October 9, 1960 and together they lived in matrimony 59 years, and 24 days; she survives.
Survivors include,10 sons, Paul (Oneita) Hochstetler of Millersburg, Marvin (Ella) Hochstetler of Topeka, Howard (LeEtta) Hochstetler of Goshen, Richard (Irene) Hochstetler of Ligonier, Maynard (LuElla) Hochstetler of Topeka, Lynn (Mary) Hochstetler of LaGrange, Lyle (Ruby) Hochstetler of LaGrange, Edward (Edna) Hochstetler Jr. of Ligonier, Mark (Leona) Hochstetler of Rome City, and Cletus Hochstetler at home; 4 daughters, Karen (David) Miller of LaGrange, Loretta (Daniel) Miller of Topeka, Martha (David) Miller of Topeka, and Doris (Victor) Yoder of Ligonier; 94 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 4 brothers, Elmer (Melody) Hochstetler of Shipshewana, Jerome (Abbie) Hochstetler Jr. of Topeka, Orva Hochstetler of Windsor, MO, and Mervin (Edna) Yoder of Shipshewana; four sisters, Tressie (Albert) Lehman of Middlebury, Martha (Leo) Bontrager of Topeka, Alma (Glen) Whetstone of Topeka, and Mary Lou (Mark) Smith of Shipshewana; and 2 sister-in-laws, Elizabeth Hochstetler of LaGrange and Alta Hochstetler of LaGrange.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Henry, Clarence, and Harley; a brother-in-law, Levi Bontrager; a sister-in-law, Annamary Hochstetler; and 2 great-grandchildren, Michelle and Rachelle Miller.
Ed was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He owned and operated Hoosier Buggy Shop in Topeka for over 40 years. Ed also served as an Amish funeral director and casket maker for many years.
Family and friends will be received after 2 pm on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the family residence, 5245 S 600 W, Topeka, IN 46571 and all day Monday, November 4, 2019.
A funeral service will begin at 9:30 am on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Gerald Miller Residence, 6450 W 550 S, Topeka, IN 46571. Bishop Jonathon Bontrager and the Home Ministers will officiate. Burial will follow at Hawpatch cemetery in Topeka. Pallbearers are Merle Hochstetler, James Miller, LaVon Miller, Marion Hochstetler, Aaron Hochstetler, and Arlin Hochstetler.
Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at
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