Obituaries

June 1, 1932 to August 16, 2023

WINAMAC - Dr. Robert “Bob” Eugene Hott D.D.S., 91, of Kokomo (formerly of Kouts), passed away suddenly Wednesday, Aug. 16, at his residence.

He was born June 1, 1932 at the family home place in rural Winamac, to the late Charles Earl and Mary Ellen [Felder] Hott. He graduated from Winamac High School in 1950 and earned a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in 1954. He married his high school sweetheart, Haroldean R. Schiesser, on June 5, 1954.

Dr. Robert Hott

He is survived by:
Dr. Steven (Mary) Hott, Kokomo, Son
Jeffrey (Lori) Hott, Winamac, Son
Heather (Alex) Hott Ostrowski, Granddaughter
Tim (Lopa) Hott, Grandson
Dillon (Maria) Hott, Grandson
Amber Hott Balcomb, Granddaughter
Michael Hott, Grandson
Shawn (Jessi) Hott, Grandson
Stefanie (Matt Fischer) Hott, Granddaughter
Several Great-Grandchildren
Sue Hott Tuley, Winamac, Sister
Numerous Nieces and Nephews and their families

Preceded in death by:
Gregory G. Hott, Son
Nancy Hott Smith Curtis, Sister

After graduating from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis in 1958, Dr. Hott served two years in the U.S. Army Dental Corps. He achieved the rank of captain and was honorably discharged on April 20, 1964. He practiced general dentistry in Kouts for 50 years until his retirement at age 80.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 20, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. (Sunday), at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Seger officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery (Town Addition) in Winamac. The American Legion and VFW will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.