Max Hott

Max Lyle Hott, age 91, of St. Johns, Michigan passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Sparrow Clinton Hospital, St. Johns, Michigan.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, MI on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Dr. Donald Ferris-McCann officiating. Burial will take place at Duplain Township Cemetery St. Johns, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.

Max was born in St. Johns, Michigan on May 21, 1923, the son of Walter L. and Elsie M. (Crabb) Hott. He graduated in 1941 from Rodney B. Wilson High School. On June 12, 1948 Max married Rita Petro in St. Louis, Michigan. Max was a dairy farmer for many years. He loved his flower gardens, watching wildlife and enjoyed trapping. Max was a man of faith who loved God and his church. He was a kind and gentle soul whose family was very important to him. He was a member of Duplain United Methodist Church and later the Elsie United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife Rita Hott of St. Johns, MI, 2 daughters; Mary and Rod Kiger of Elsie, Michigan, Jan and Mark Knowles of Elmwood, Tennessee, 9 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. Max was predeceased by his parents, daughter Diane Rivest, and brother Elwood.

Memorials may be made to Elsie United Methodist Church. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan.

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