Andrew “Andy” Hochstetler Jr., 67, Nappanee, died at 4:42 p.m., Friday, March 19, 2021, at his residence. He had been in ill health for 15 years. He was born Feb. 7, 1954, in Bremen to Andrew M. and Sovilla (Schmucker) Hochstetler. On Nov. 15, 1985, he married Tracy L. Andrews.

Andy was a lifetime area resident. He enjoyed making maple syrup and played a lot of softball.

Surviving is his wife, Tracy; children: Danielle (Kenton) Chapman, Nappanee; Jason (Fiancé – Melanie) Hochstetler, Goshen; Tyler Jordan Hochstetler, Nappanee; grandchildren: Stella, Sebastian, Augustus, Beatrice; brothers: Richard (Esther) Hochstetler, Farmington, N.C.; Lisle Hochstetler, Nappanee; Danny Lee Hochstetler, Bremen; sisters: Betty (Marvin) Slabaugh, Nappanee; Maude (Oscar) Burkholder, Bremen; Alma (Chris) Slabaugh, Nappanee; Judy (Wilbur) Mast, Etna Green; Mary Hochstetler, Linda Schmucker, Sherry (Marlin) Miller, all of Nappanee; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Hochstetler, Walkerton, and Laura Hochstetler, Nappanee. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wyman, Devon, Harley, and Jay Hochstetler; and sisters-in-law, Mary Hochstetler and Erma Hochstetler.

Family and friends may call from 3-7 p.m., Sunday, March 21, at The Pond, County Line Rd. Funeral services will begin at 3 p.m., Monday, March 22, also at The Pond. Pastor Loren Graber will officiate and burial will be in Bremen Cemetery.