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Larry Ray Hotz
Larry Ray Hotz
Mount Vernon
Larry Ray Hotz, 87, of Mount Vernon, Iowa, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon. Visitation: 10:00-11:30 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, Iowa. Funeral: 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Funeral Home. Burial: Mount Vernon Cemetery.
Larry was born on June 30, 1937, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Irma (Starry) Hotz. He graduated from Marion High School in 1955. Larry worked for the Iowa Department of Transportation for almost 50 years before retiring.
Larry was united in marriage to Donna Marie Clemensen on November 2, 1963. They lived in Marion, Iowa before they settled in Mount Vernon. In 2022, Donna and Larry moved into the Rehabilitation Center in Lisbon, Iowa. They were married nearly 60 years until her passing in 2023. Larry loved Donna very much and is now with her in heaven.
Larry loved traveling, especially to Arizona where he and Donna made yearly trips after they retired. He also loved golfing, going to the casino, NASCAR, and spending time with his family.
Larry is survived by his son, Jerry (Elvira) Hotz; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Hotz; sister-in-law, Peggy (Larry) VanOverschelde; brother-in-law, John (Cathy) Clemensen; grandchildren, Maddison, Alexia, Gavin, Boni, Thomas, Jennifer, Ernie, Hayden, Kolby, Colin, Hudson, Audra, and Nora; and several nieces and nephews.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna; children, Janice Belle, Joanne Sidoreus, and Matt Hotz; siblings, Robert Hotz, Richard Hotz, and Charles Hotz; and brother-in-law, Peter Clemensen.
Those unable to attend are invited to watch the service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Larry’s Tribute Wall and share your support and memories with his family at www.stewartbaxter.com under Obituaries.
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