John D. Byler

John D. Byler 78, of 8337 TR 562 Holmesville, Ohio died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 at his home while surrounded by his loving family.   He had a lengthy illness and was lovingly cared for by his wife.

John was born May 29, 1945 in Holmes County to the late David Y. and Susie (Miller) Byler. He was the beloved husband of Anna (Hilty) Byler. They were united in matrimony on August 27, 1970 and shared 53 years of marriage. He was a member of the Old Order Church. John worked for Raymond Patterson (farming) for many years and later worked for Holmes Supply.

He is survived by his wife, Anna and their six children, Jerome (Edna) Byler of PA, Susan (Roy) Kauffman of Loudonville, Jeremiah (Barbara) Byler of Stonecreek, Marvin (Mandy) Byler of Holmesville, Melvin (Claire) Byler of Killbuck and Elsie (Ervin) Hostetler of the home; grandchildren Reuben (Dora), Jonathan (Irene), Edwin (Katherine), LeAnna, Deborah, Josiah (Norma), Leander, Kyle, Beka (Mark), Leon, Jaden, Joshua, Breanna, Brodie, Kianna, Jade, Brandon, Miranda and Makayla, three great-grandsons, one great0-granddaughter; two brothers Joas (Martha) Byler of Fredericksburg and Joe (Martha deceased) Byler of Benton; three sisters, Mary (Mose deceased) Shetler of Fredericksburg, Susie (Jonas) Nisley of Loudonville and Nancy (Tobias) Miller of Fredericksburg; sisters-in-law, Mary Byler of Wooster and Anna Byler of Fredericksburg; brother-in-law William Bender of Middlefield and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.

He was preceded in death by a stillborn daughter, his parents, his brother, Jake Byler, sisters, Anna Bender and Katie Byler, seven half-brothers and his in-laws, Menno and Kate Ann Hilty.

Calling hours and funeral services will be held at the Ervin Troyer residence 8941 TR 564 Holmesville, Ohio. Funeral Services will be Saturday December 16, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. with Bishop Leroy Hershberger officiating. Calling hours will be Thursday after 2 p.m. and anytime of Friday. Burial will be at Yoder Cemetery, Prairie Township Holmes County.

Pallbearers will be, Andy Shetler, Uriah Hostetler, Jason Chupp, and Leroy Miller. Murray Funeral Home of Fredericksburg is assisting the Byler Family with the arrangements. The family wishes to express a heartfelt thank you to LifeCare Hospice for all the love, care, and support that was given.