Hubert L. Bontrager

September 11, 1927 - January 14, 2020

Hubert L. Bontrager, 92, Goshen, died 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 at Waterford Crossing. He was born Sept. 11, 1927 in Elkhart County, to Arthur & Ida (Knepp) Bontrager. On Oct. 12, 1950, he married Kathleen G. (Eash) Bontrager. Surviving are his wife, Kathleen, Goshen, children, Sonja (Ed) Cart, Nokomis, Florida, Montine (Tim) Brown, Mishawaka, Reg (Kathy) Bontrager, Elkhart, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren, sisters, Arline Bontrager, Goshen, Joan Yoder, Goshen, brothers, Glenn (Clara) Bontrager, Venice, Florida, Devon (Esther) Bontrager, Goshen and Mervin Bontrager, Goshen. Preceding him in death are his parents and a brother, Donald Bontrager. A well-known businessman, Hubert was owner/operator, until retirement, of New Paris Silo & Pools, New Paris Farm Store & Hardware and New Paris Industries, Inc. Graveside services at West Goshen Cemetery, will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be directed to Harbor Light Hospice, Mishawaka. The family would like to say a special thanks to the Nurses and Staff at Waterford Crossing Health Center. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements and online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com