Kenneth Hottenstein

Kenneth C. “Bud” Hottenstein, 92, of Platteville, formerly of Potosi, Wisconsin, died on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Manor Care, Platteville. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Pastor Clark Grosvenor will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Platteville. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Kenneth C. “Bud” Hottenstein Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com

Kenneth was born on April 25, 1924 in Harrison Township, Grant County son of William and Alice (Carl) Hottenstein. He graduated from Rewey High School, Rewey Wisconsin. After high school he went to work at Farley & Loetscher Manufacturing, Dubuque. On August 25, 1955 he went to work at John Deere Dubuque Works where he worked until his retirement on November 1, 1983. “Bud” was a member of the Rewey United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, especially when he took his nephews with him. As a young man he enjoyed pheasant hunting. “Bud” always enjoyed tending to his garden, raising grapes and reading.

Ken is survived by his two sisters, Gail (John) Lupe of Mokena, IL; Sharon (Gary) Withrow of Platteville; many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Clinton, and sisters, AnnaBelle Schaaf and Alice Pawlak, brothers-in-law, Francis Schaaf and Joe Pawlak.

The family would like to THANK Lynn, Mary and the entire staff of Manor Care, St. Croix Hospice and Pastor Clark for all of their care given to “Bud”.