Richard "Rick" L. Hottenstein

February 15, 1948 - October 21, 2021

Richard (Rick) L. Hottenstein Sr. (73) passed away October 21, 2021, at the Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita, KS. Rick was born on February 15, 1948, to Paul and Beatrice Hottenstein in Iola, KS. Rick married Timmee (McCullough) in Humboldt on May 11, 1974. Timmee survives, along with son Richard L Hottenstein Jr. (Andrea); daughters, Bobbie Haviland (Brian), and Loni Wilhite (Jon); grandchildren, Jacob Haviland, Rylan Wilhite, Conor Haviland, Drake Hottenstein, Drew Wilhite, Carsyn Haviland, Kenisyn and Skylar Hottenstein, Alexis Mitchell, Lauren Bertling, and Paige Haviland. He is also survived by his brother, Paul Hottenstein Jr.; sisters, Mary Hess, Elizabeth Hottenstein, Linda Thummel, Diane Hiser; uncle, Charles Tilman; aunt, Liz Smothers; and lots of cousins, nieces, and nephews. He will also be missed by his furkids, Duke and Pablo. He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, E.L. and Rogene McCullough; and two brothers in-law, Dale Yowell and Charles "Chuck" Hess; and nephew, John Ryan Hottenstein. Rick was employed at The Monarch Cement Company from May 5, 1972, until retiring in 2003, as a Production Foreman. Rick loved spending time with his family and did not miss anything that the grandchildren were participating in. Rick never met a stranger and would talk to anyone. Rick served honorably in the United States Army for three years, advancing to the rank of Sergeant before being Honorably Discharged. During SGT Hottenstein's career, he served as a helicopter mechanic on a CH47. He served with military distinction and bravery in the Vietnam War. While in service, SGT Hottenstein earned the following honorable military awards: Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2), and the Aircraft Crewman Badge. Rick served as Humboldt Recreation Director for many years, coached many ball teams, and was a member of the Humboldt Football team chain gang for over 40 years. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service in Iola, Kansas. Military honors will be provided by the Chanute American Legion Boerstler-May Post 170. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humboldt Recreation Department and may be left with the funeral home or mailed to 1883 U.S. Highway 54, Iola, Kansas, 66749. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.