Haroldean R. (Schiesser) Hott

Haroldean R. (Schiesser) Hott, 92, of Kokomo, formerly of Kouts, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, Jan. 31. 

She was born in Chicago, Illinois on Dec. 29, 1932 to the late Harold R. and Ivah F. (Lasson) Schiesser. The Schiesser family moved to Winamac in 1941. After graduating from Winamac High School in 1950, Haroldean worked at the Kingsbury Ammunition plant. She married her high school sweetheart, Dr. Robert E. “Bob” Hott on June 5, 1954 in Winamac. They lived in Indianapolis, until Bob graduated from dental school. In 1958, they moved to Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Aberdeen, Maryland where Bob was stationed for the US Army. In 1961, following the completion of Bob’s military service, they moved to Kouts where they lived for over 55 years. Haroldean owned and operated “The Stitchery Shoppe” in Valparaiso, for many years from 1976 through the 1990’s.

She is survived by sons: Dr. Steven [wife: Mary] Hott, Kokomo and Jeffrey [wife: Lori] Hott, Winamac; granddaughters: Heather [husband: Alex] Ostrowski, Amber [husband: Scott] Krivi and Stefanie [husband: Matt Fischer] Hott; grandsons: Tim [wife: Lopa] Hott, Dillon [wife: Maria] Hott, Michael Hott and Shawn Hott; and several great-grandchildren. 

Preceded in death by parents: Harold R. and Ivah F. (Lasson) Schiesser; husband Dr. Robert E. Hott D.D.S.; and son Gregory G. Hott.

Visitation was from 12:30 – 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, at Frain Mortuary 305 E. Main St. Winamac, IN 46996.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, at Frain Mortuary 305 E. Main St. Winamac, IN 46996.

Burial was at Winamac Cemetery (Town Addition) in Winamac.  

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.    

(Pulaski County Journal — Feb. 12, 2025)