More than two and a half years ago, Bob had surgery at the Creighton Medical Center to remove cancerous tumors from his esophagus and stomach. Since that time, Bob had battled the disease with varying degrees of success. But remarkably, he continued to stay active and productive, continuing his lawn care service and even returning to work in Seward after months of treatment.
One Times reader wrote: "Bob was part of Dorchester's community backbone. Always willing to lend a hand and help a fellow resident. He was also one hell of a fighter, defying cancer and the doctors' odds just so he could spend more time with his family and friends. Dorchester lost one of its best today. God bless Bob and God bless the Hostetlers."
(UPDATE: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Crete, with Fr. Julius Trvdy , Fr. David Bourek, and Fr. John Keefe, officiating. Following a luncheon at the church, interment will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Friend. Rosary will be Friday, at 7pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be 9am-5pm Friday at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend and one hour prior to service at the church on Saturday. Memorials have been established and may be directed in care of the family. See the funeral notice here.)
Thoughts and prayers with the Hostetlers.
ReplyDeleteI went to school with Bob. What a treasure he was!!! Many memories of him in school and sports. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and many, many friends who lost a wonderful man. Rest in peace Bob.....
ReplyDeleteSooooo sad but also so glad that Bob had as much extra time as he did. RIP, Bob.
ReplyDeleteMr. Hostetler was a good family man and asset to our town.
ReplyDeleteHe will be missed.