Peter Hosler, III, a resident of Lima Estates, passed away on June 22, 2022.

Mr. Hosler was born to William and Ruth (nee Zwemer) Hosler in Cleveland, OH in 1927.  He studied Chemical Engineering at Case Western Reserve and obtained his PhD in Biochemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin.  His published paper from his PhD on penicillin is still quoted today.  Peter valued education and considered it a lifelong endeavor volunteering his time with Tau Ki Sigma and Tau Beta Pi (Chemical & Engineering fraternities).

Mr. Hosler married his late wife, Marie, in 1948.  They lived briefly in Indianapolis before moving to Wallingford, PA where they'd spend the next 55 years. Together they raised 5 children. Marie predeceased him in 2014 after 66 years of marriage. He later met and married his wife, Vera Burlew Hosler, in 2017, and they enjoyed 5 wonderful years together.

Peter worked for over three decades with Sun Oil Co. and another 8 years with Eli Lily in Research and Development.  He was an active member of Christ United Methodist Church in Brookhaven.  In his free time, Peter loved traveling, camping and exercising.  He was a wonderful piano and marimba player, and especially loved playing Claire de Lune.  Always encouraging, kind and polite, Peter was most noted for his generosity, humility, and his thoughtful heart.

In addition to his former wife, Marie, Peter was preceded in death by his daughter, Katherine.

He is survived by 4 children Gregory Hosler (Josie) of Singapore, Pamela Hosler of St. Louis, Theresa Roulic of Boston, and Lorraine Venner (Jason) of San Francisco; and 6 grandchildren Robert, Victoria, Stephanie, Michael, Joyce, and Peter IV.

There will be a visitation from 2-4pm at the Rigby Harting & Hagan Funeral Home (15 E. 4 ^th St. Media, PA) on Sunday, June 26 ^th .  Mr. Hosler's funeral service will be on Monday, 11 am at Christ United Methodist Church, 600 Dutton Mills Rd in Brookhaven. Burial in Media Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, 600 Dutton Mills Rd., Brookhaven, PA.

Arrangements: Rigby Harting & Hagan Funeral Home
www.haganfuneralhome.com