Richard Hossle

Richard Marshall Olds Hossle, one of four children of Francis Clinton and Dean (Marshall) Olds, was born at his grandparent's farm near Wales, IA on December 22, 1932. Richard grew up in the Wales area and graduated from the Wales High School in 1951. Following high school, Richard enlisted in the United States Army and served as a Staff Sergeant in Korea during the war. Following his discharge Richard returned to the Wales area where he was adopted by his step-father John F. Hossle. Richard attended the University of Omaha and met Janece Maxine Todd of Carson, IA. Richard and Janece were married at the United Methodist Church in Red Oak, IA on June 17, 1955. They made their home in Council Bluffs, IA and Richard began working at Sears. Their marriage was blessed with a daughter Jan. In 1967, the family moved to Carson, IA. Their marriage was again blessed with sons Charles and Todd. Richard began working for AT&T and in 1991 retired after 35 years of service. Richard was a member of the Coral Masonic Lodge No. 430 in Carson. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and ham radio operation. He spent many hours on his computer and visiting online with old and new found friends.
Richard and Janece had been married nearly 47 years when he died on May 31, 2002 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He had attained the age of 69 years, 5 months, and 9 days. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Jan Black who died on October 31, 1986. He is survived by his wife Janece of Carson; sons Charles Hossle of Kansas City, MO and Todd Hossle and his wife Cathy of Southmayd, TX; sister Lynn Peterson and husband Kevin of Salina, KS; brothers Robert Olds and wife Ann of Crestview, FL and Patrick Olds and his wife Hazel of Corning, CA; four grandchildren; one great grandson; other relatives and friends.