We are so sorry for the loss of George. We especially remember his wonderful humor. Our condolences and prayers for you and your family.

LeAnn and family; Marcia and I are so sad to hear of George's passing. George was my boss for a time at Warren Distribution in Omaha but more he was my friend and I will miss him. Obviously no words can lessen the pain you feel at this time but know that George is in Heaven as we speak sharing his contagious smile with our Lord.

Dear Family,

As a classmate of George, I had the opportunity of visiting with him at the St. Joe Hall of Fame in 2009.  He had such an upbeat attitude and a strong will to survive.  His trials are now over, but his memories will live on in us forever.  May God give you added strength at this difficult time - you're in our prayers daily.

 LeAnn,  ... I'm sorry to hear about your loss; I always enjoyed visiting with Georgia when I was in Papillion.  He was fun to be around and made the event more enjoyable.  My condolences to you and you family.

Dear Jane and the Hotz family,
My thought and prayers are with you at this very sad and difficult time in your lives. Always know the your  brother is now in the arms of Jesus along with the loving arms of your mom and dads. George will always be held deep in your hearts in a special place meant just for him. 
Jane, when I lost my mother I will never forget your kindness. May Jesus help you now with your heavy heart.

LeAnn and George's family, brothers and sisters.
We are so sorry for cousin George's passing.  I will remember him as my "little" cousin Georgie.  We hope your memories will help you through this most difficult time. 
Love and prayers, 
Judi and Frank Mangiola
Tiffin, Ohio

I remember when Eric and I were roomates in college and playing football and George would come visit for games. He was so much fun to be around and made everyone laugh. He treated me as if I was one of his own sons. I loved George. Thanks for the memories George! Ill miss ya.

Dear Jane and Nancy,

Thinking of you and your families with deepest sympathy.

Dear Family 
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked in Customer Service and with George at Snap-on. I enjoyed working with him very much.  He was a very easy going guy; That's what I got from his telephone voice. He will be missed.

Barb Fonk
Customer Service, Crystal Lake, IL

I had not seen George for many years, but we graduated together from St. Joe.  We also lived next door to each other on Napoleon St. when we were very young and I have a picture of us riding our tricycles together. I am very sorry for your loss and may God bless you and your family.

Dear Hotz Family,
May you always find comfort in the wonderful memories of George. We pray that the feelings of sadness and loss are lifted as those memories come to mind and fill your hearts!

Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I'll miss your calm presence and enjoyment of life.
You where always able to help me see the bright side of any situation.
Thank you for being a friend and colleague, you'll be missed.

Nancy & Family -
I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother.  May the memories you have stay warm in your hearts forever and help you through this most difficult time.
With love & prayers,
Dee & Ray Your

I remember George as a rugby player who played with Bill and Fred Bingle in Toledo for the Celtics, playing along with many of the people who shared his athletic interests. While I didn't get a chance to see a lot of George, my interactions with him were always with someone who could take kidding, laugh along with others easily, and generally always seemed to enjoy life to the fullest. I was so sorry to hear about this loss and extend my deepest sympathies to his friends and family. Jean Holt (former wife of Fred Bingle)

" I remember when George came and visited me in the hospital in Toledo after my car crash a long time ago. I was lucky to be alive, and I never forgot how much his visit meant to me," says cousin Mark. And cousin Roger says, "I remember how George and LeAnn invited me to their home in Dallas for Christmas, just a few weeks after Mom passed away, when I was living in Austin. I was so sad and lonely, but they even got me a present! Their love and kindess helped brighten so much an otherwise very sad time for me, and I've never forgotten it."

My sympathy to the entire Hotz family.  Although I did not know George, growing up across the street from your family, I can still remember my brother and sisters talking about all the good things the Hotz's had done. God bless all of you.
Carol Maier

A great Husband, Father, Brother, Friend and Mentor has gone home to Jesus. He will be with us and watch over us from Heaven. For us who were blessed to be apart of Georges life will have tons to remember him by. And a Blessing it was. We will honor you by using all that you have given us. Missing you is a understatement. Love Uncle Kelly

LeAnn and family,our prayers and sympathy are with you during this time of loss. We have shared alot of good times & memories with you and are here for you in the days ahead. George can look down and be very proud of his family and friends as they recall all that he has done to touch their lives. He will be dearly missed. Dick & Lori Wilwerding

Thank you LeAnn and sons for sharing your husband and dad with us.  He was proud of his family and enjoyed telling us about all of you.  You were kind to include us in your family celebrations.  Seeing you all together gave us a window into his loving family.  Bless you all.

LeAnn and family, and all the Hotz clan, we are thinking of you during this time of loss.  Wishing you peace and courage for the days ahead.  Jim and Annie Schenck (Raleigh, NC)

To the Hotz family, George was older than I was but he was one of those larger than life persons that a little kid looks up to when you look at that era of St. Joe High School. A great man that is part of a great family. May he rest in peace. My sympathy to his family.

Respectfully,
Marty Eberly

I remember that George used to sit for my sister, brothers and myself. We loved having him sit because he was just so much fun and would let us do just about anything. Fond memories indeed. Al Spriggs

Our deepest sympathy.  We're so glad we were able to visit with George at Jimmy's wedding.  He will be missed.

Dear Family,
I was a classmate of George's from St. Joe High School. Being on the class reunion committee, John Lauer kept us informed on how George was doing. Please know that many prayers and thoughts have been with George on his long journey!  Those prayers will still continue for your family. 
With deepest sympathy,
Judy Biehler Miller (Toledo, OH)

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

God has received another great one in his arms.  Leann,Don,Denise & families, know that you are all in my thoughts & prayers at this difficult time.  I'll always remember George's upbeat positive, fun loving attitude.  His support meant so much to Steve.  WHAT A GREAT GUY!!

  I went to St. Joseph school with George and had not seen him in many years. I am so very sorry to hear of his loss. May all the special memories you have sustain you as you go through this very difficult time in all your lives. God Bless and take care of all of you!! Sincerely, Brenda Zweily Lehmann

George was my first basketball coach. He coached the 7th grade boys team at St. Joe in '66-'67 season. The Old paperboy helped. George taught us everything he knew about basketball. Maybe that's why he coached 7th grade?
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.  Rich, Karen and the Kids.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

George and I were the only two guys in the Class '65 that played all three sports.  We traveled together every night in my 1950 Willy's Jeep back to George's house on Wilson Ave.(he still owes me some gas money).  There George would be greeted by his loving Sisters and "not so loving" younger brothers.
I treasurer the hours we spent together talking about our love lifes (both relatively non-existent), our coaches, teachers and fellow teammates.  We felt some of them really needed some "coaching up" and George and me were just the guys to get that job done.
George was one of my very best friends in high school and I really missed him when his career caused him to leave.
Save us a place in the lockerroom Big George!
With much love and great memories,
Denny Rectenwald

Dear Family,

I am so very sorry for the loss of a wonderful man. I have not seen George in years but remember him as a gentle giant and great athlete at Fremont St. Joe.
God bless you,
Joanne McDowell

LeAnn, Adam & Jacque, Chad & Sarah & Eric & Christy, Don & Denise, Jim & Trish, Nancy & Jim and Jane & Steve - Alison and myself want to offer our deepest sympathy to all of you.  George will be missed.  Geoge was very courageous in his battle with cancer up till the end.  I have many great memories since the 1st grade of our school years and birchard park days.  I am so happy Mike B.,Mike R., Bob, Den, Bill and myself visited George in October.  That was a great time with so many stories and laughter.  I will always remember that visit (except maybe seeing Adam & Eric).  Also, Jim your mom and dad really did like me for I kept George out of trouble.
The Old Paperboy John & Alison

OBITUARY

George P Hotz

August 9, 1947 – November 7, 2010

Kahler-Dolce Mortuary

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