Joel L. Hostetler

January 22, 1973 - January 21, 2022

Joel L. Hostetler, age 48 of Batesville, died Friday, January 21, 2022 at Mercy Fairfield Hospital. Born January 22, 1973 in Russellville, Arkansas, he is the son of Mary (Nee: Bentley) and Edwin Hostetler. He married RobbieAnn Drew July 6, 2007 in Versailles, Indiana. He worked in the paint department of Batesville Casket Company for over 20 years. Although his hobbies were few, Joel immersed himself in them. He was an avid fisherman and deer hunter, along with being a gamer. He loved Dungeons and Dragons. Joel enjoyed heavy metal music and was hard working, taking pride in a job well done. His true passion though, was being with his family. Joel is survived by his wife RobbieAnn; daughter Molly Hostetler of Columbus, Indiana; son Matthew Hostetler of Osgood; mother Mary Hostetler of Osgood; sisters Vanessa Brookins-Hostetler of Batesville, Rebecca Kendrick of Hernando, Mississippi; brothers Jason Hostetler of Memphis, Tennessee, Jeremy Hostetler of Batesville, Jeff Hostetler of Columbus, Indiana; three grandchildren and 22 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Edwin Hostetler. Visitation is Tuesday, January 25th, from 4 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 26th at the funeral home with James “Dave” Drew officiating. Following services Joel will be cremated. Memorials may be made to the funeral home to help with expenses.