Obituary of Irving A. Whitey" Hotze

Irving A. "Whitey" Hotze, 85, of Onondaga Hill, New York, died Saturday, May 13, 2006. Irving was born September 6, 1920 in Syracuse, New York, the son of Emil H. and Clara (Wente) Hotze. He graduated from North High School in 1938 and received a degree in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse University in 1943. He was a member of Theta Tau and Tau Beta Pi, The Chancellors Council and a Melvin Eggers Senior Alumni Award Recipient. He ws a member of The Rotary Club of Dewitt, The Cavalry Club and previously The Lake Shore Yacht and Country Club. He was an officer in the Navy Air Force in WW II and founded the I. A. Hotze Co. Inc., Manufacturers Representatives. Irving is survived by his two nephews, Howard E. Hotze of LeRoy, New York and Frederick Hotze of Roanoake, Virginia; two nieces, Carolyn Fetzner of San Angelo, Texas and Emily Bell of Utah. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 26, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at Dewitt Community Church, 3600 Erie Blvd. East, Dewitt, New York, where he was a member. There will be no calling hours. Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Man to Man Fund, The Rescue Mission or to a charity of choice.