Hochstetler, Clyde, son of Levi C. and Martha (Weaver) Hochstetler, was born on Oct. 8, 1904, near Walnut Creek, Ohio; passed away t his home north of Walnut Creek on Dec. 13, 1955, having reached the age of 51 y. 2 m. 5 d. He had been ill for about 16 months. He leaves to mourn his departure a devoted wife, (Erdine), 5 sons (Lynn, of Sugarcreek, Ohio; Donald and Jay of Louisville, Ohio; Kenneth and Stanley of the home), 2 brothers (Grant of Dorcester, Nebr.; and Clarence of Rittman, Ohio), his stepmother (Mrs. Rebecca Hochstetler, of Strasburg, Ohio), 3 sisters (Mrs. Carl Scheuffler of Dundee, Ohio; Mrs. Harry Balder of Shanesville, Ohio; Mrs. Ernest Brink of Fresno, Ohio), and 3 grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Two sisters (one in infancy and Jemima-Mrs. Erwin Brown), his father and mother preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Erdine Gerber on Dec. 22, 1928, and lived in matrimony for over 26 years. At the age of 17, he confessed his lord and united with the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, to which he remained a faithful member his entire life. During this time he gladly served in whatever capacity he was called to by the church. He served many years as teacher, superintendent, and trustee. About 6 years of this time was spent in mission work. In earning a livelihood, he worked many years in the brickyard and on the farm. His devotion to his church and family, his generosity to those in need, his friendliness to all he met, his loyalty to his friends, his concern for the lost and a great love for the Bible and its teachings are tributes that can be honestly ascribed to his worth-while life. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, Dec. 6, 1955, with Paul R. Miller in charge. Burial in church cemetery.