Charles E. Hottinger, 83, of Miamisburg, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born September 23, 1937 in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late George and Josephine (Friend) Hottinger. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Mary Lucille “Mary Lou” Hottinger; sister, Mary Kirtz; brother, George Hottinger Sr.; and brother-in-law, Lloyd Cizek. Charles is survived by his children, Charles Edward Hottinger Jr. of Miamisburg, Thomas Edward (Diana) Hottinger of Hartville, OH and Catherine Anne (John) Bauer of Tipp City; grandchildren, Hannah, Joel, Nathan, Mary, Nicole, Sarah and Jake; sisters, Josephine Cizek of Minnesota and Ruth Ann (Bernie) Allard of Texas; in-laws, Robert (Harriet) Collopy of Hawaii, Tom (Mary) Collopy of Alaska and Anne Marie Collopy of Minnesota; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He taught biology for several years and spent the remainder of his career as an ink chemist. Charles worked for Sinclair, Valentine and Flint Ink before retiring after 30 years of service. During retirement, he worked as a substitute teacher and tutor for Miamisburg Schools and Chaminade-Julienne Catholic High School. Charles was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church where he volunteered in many capacities. He was an avid stamp collector, enjoyed gardening and was a wonderful husband, dad, and grandpa.
Live streaming link for the memorial mass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKoHPPswxRw&authuser=0
