Steward E. Hottinger Jr.
February 16, 1931- February 26, 2021
Steward Edward Hottinger, Jr., 90, of Louisa, passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2021. Born February 16, 1931 in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Steward Edward Hottinger, Sr. and Louise Nolting Dickinson Hottinger; in addition, he was preceded in death by siblings, Martha Smith, Lester Hottinger & Clarence Hottinger; granddaughter Lauren Coleman; niece Martha Louise Czecky; friends Don Vincent & Frances Vincent Merchant.
At age 11, he started working at Woodward Chevrolet. He proudly served his country in the US Army, in France and Germany during the Korean War. In 1959, he built and successfully ran Hottinger’s Auto Service for 50 years. He specialized in radiator repairs and lawn mower sales. He was an avid hunter, story teller, gardener & inventor. He was a member of Louisa UMC. He was a great mentor, teacher and role model for many, especially his grandchildren whom he taught so much. He loved his family and friends and they fondly remember the twinkle in his eyes, his smiles and winks.
Survived by his wife, Mary Alice Butler Hottinger; children, Howard Edward Hottinger (Michelle), Beverly Hottinger Coleman (Jeffrey Stockton), Steward Dale Hottinger and his beloved dog Butch; grandchildren, Raleigh Coleman (Allison), Ashley Lucckese (Dan), Brady Coleman, Dabney Coleman, Howard Hottinger, Jr. (Amy), Lindsey Hottinger; great grandchildren, Hurley, Hattie, Lucy & Dorothy Lucckese, Paisley & Paxton Coleman, Harper & Emerie Hottinger, Michael Hagee & Kendall Gray;
sister-in-law Virginia “Jenny” Hottinger; nephew Mark Hottinger (Nicolle); niece Teresa; Earley (James) Great Nephew Tyler Earley.
special friends, Harvey Fleshman, Bob Merchant.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
The family would like to thank the care givers and first responders for their loving care and service.
A walk-through visitation will be Monday, March 1, 2021 12 noon until 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Woodward Funeral Home with Rev. David Palmer officiating. Burial to follow in Hillcrest Cemetery.
We will be following CDC COVID-19 recommendations, and the Governors mandates on face covering, social distancing, and occupancy.
Prayers to the family. He was such a nice person to help you anyway he could.He sharpened many a saw for us.
May memories comfort you at this difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Debbie Konecheck
May you rest in peace without anymore of the pain and suffering. Praying the family finds peace in knowing that to absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I would like toThank you for your daughter Beverly, she is such a sweet spirited person.
Eddie and family so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.
Our prayers are with you Mary Alice and your family at this sad time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was such a sweet kind spirited man. Heaven has gained another angel. May God wrapp his loving arms around you all and give you peace during this time of great loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Our family always had such fond memories of Stewart and Mary Alice. Blessings, Marie Perkins Bickley
I am so sorry for your loss, Mr. Hottinger was an upstanding man and I had a lot of respect for him. Prayers for your family, I know you will miss him very much!
My love and condolences to all his family. Mr Hottinger was one of our first friends when we moved to Louisa Co. I will always remember his kindness and sense of humor—-and the marvelous twinkle in his eyes!
I was saddened to hear of this. Mr. Hottinger was our Landlord for about 5 years, when my husband and I bought our first home. Mr Hottinger was so excited for us. He was a very kind, friendly soul, and he and his wife gifted us our last month rent back to us to help with our move. We were so humbled by thier kindness. We had great respect for him. He will greatly be missed. Praying for the family.
Praying for you and your family during this time. We are so sorry for your loss.