HICKSVILLE, Ohio — John A. Hochstetler, age 81, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. He was born on September 3, 1933, to Albert M. and Anna L. (Miller) Hochstetler. He married Marilyn Meroney in Wawaka, Indiana, on March 16, 1958. She preceded him in death. John married Martha Stoll on July 24, 2004, in Hicksville, Ohio. She survives in Hicksville, Ohio. John honorably served his country in the Air Force for four years. He was employed with Consolidated Freightways as a truck driver. John was a member of the Pleasant Lake Mennonite Church and member of the Lions Club. In his recent years he was a member of the Mennonite Church in Hicksville, Ohio. John loved woodworking and was a godly man who loved to study God's word and share his faith with others. He is survived by his wife, Martha (Stoll) Hochstetler; three children — a son, Ronald (Paula) Hochstetler of Arlington, Virginia, daughter, Irma M. (Kevin) Ferguson of Pleasant Lake, Indiana, and daughter, Gail L. (Steve) Shively of Pleasant Lake, Indiana. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, along with two stepdaughters, two stepgrandchildren, two stepgreat-grandchildren, and a sister, Elizabeth Miller. He was preceded in death by his first wife; his parents; two brothers, Dan A. and Sam A.; two sisters, Barbara Beachy and Anna Mae Hochstetler; one son, Daniel Hochstetler; and a stepson. A funeral service in Mr. Hochstetler's honor will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Hicksville Mennonite Church, Hicksville, Ohio, with the Rev. Steve Eicher officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2015, following the service at Oak Park Cemetery, South Cavin Street, Ligonier, Indiana. A time of visitation will be today, Friday, March 13, 2015, from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. at the Hicksville Mennonite Church, 237 W. Arthur St., Hicksville, Ohio. There will also be calling on Saturday, March 14, 2015, from 9-10 a.m. prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hicksville Mennonite church. Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier, Indiana, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com.