John Kenneth Hossler

Ken went to the Lord on Saturday, January 29, 2011 and joined the other two mechanics from the North Penn Street Garage, Manheim. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Tiny was known to many in Manheim as a mechanic at the North Penn Street Garage with his father-in-law, Roy Doc Nissley. Ken was a gentle soul, with a wry sense of humor.
Born in Lebanon County, he was the son of the late John S. and Verna Smith Hossler. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Elizabeth Nissley Hossler of 62 years. Surviving in addition to his wife are two children, Jon Eric husband of Kim Teausant Hossler of Manheim, Denise Lyn Hossler of Cairo, Georgia. He was preceded in death by a son, Stephen K. Hossler who died in 1976 and a grandson, Jon Philip J.P. Hossler who died in 2010.
Ken worked at the former RCA, Lancaster and the former Raymark Industries, Manheim before becoming self-employed. He served in the military during WW II. Ken owned and operated the North Penn Street Garage, Manheim.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his memorial service at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 2:00 PM. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family in Hernley Mennonite Cemetery, Rapho Township. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Thursday afternoon from 1:00 PM until the time of service. Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Kens memory to the Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren, 777 South Mount Joy Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 or Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.