Craig, you left this world a better place.  You created a beautiful family, are in the kidney medical journeys, huge build of Donate Life,  helped so many with organ donation providing connections of life, and being the strongest man enduring so much. You are an inspiration for all of us.  We know you'll be watching over us from heaven.   We'll miss you here on earth.

Ron and Lydia 

Craig Hostert— A powerhouse in this world. He was truly one of the best that humanity had to offer. Always picked up the phone to call and check in. To encourage and speak life into others. To remind you what was important in life. To cherish every moment. He saw life for the gift it was.

When Craig & Kathleen came to visit us in Texas in 2019- months before we would bring our sons home— I vividly remember talking to Craig on the beach and sharing my fears of parenting being immunocompromised. He spoke truth into my heart during that time in a way no one else could as not many understand the parenting and immunocompromised life. He gave me pointers and things to do to stay healthy parenting littles with germs but more than that I will always remember how genuinely excited he was for Reid and I to become parents. He shared so many stories of the joy of raising Nicole & Justin and always reminded Reid and I to take time for ourselves too. To go on the date night, go for a walk, to talk and communicate always. He loved his beloved Kathleen so so deeply. The way they loved each other through the highs and lows is awe-inspiring.

The Hostert’s get it. They have always valued family, time spent together, impacting + serving + loving others, valuing their faith and trust in God, and reminding others that tomorrow isn’t promised so enjoy today!

Craig made a huge impact on this world and his huge legacy will carry on in all of our lives. I am a better human for being loved and mentored by Craig & Kathleen.

I am so thankful for the HOPE in our Salvation of seeing Craig again. Until then, we will live out their motto: Life’s Short. Live it.

Knowing nothing would make Craig happier than to know we were living fully and enjoying every second of what this life has to offer.

We love you, Craig and Hosterts!!! ❤️🙌🏻