Ink Industry Mourns Rich Hoster

William Richard (Rich) Hoster passed away on Feb. 9, 2020, in Ft. Myers, FL. He was 78. Born April 10, 1941, in Philadelphia, PA, Rich graduated from LaSalle High School and later earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from LaSalle College. He met the love of his life, Pat, through mutual friends while working for Fleer’s Double Bubble Gum in Philadelphia in November 1962. Rich was hired as a chemist by the Levey Printing Ink Company in 1963, where he began his career and lifelong service...