Nov. 8, 1945 — May 10, 2019

Earl David Hotrum Jr., 73, of Dowagiac, died peacefully Friday, May 10, 2019, in the comfort of his family’s presence.

He was born Nov. 8, 1945, in Dowagiac, to Earl David, Sr. and Mable Hotrum.

He married his wife of 44 years, Jacquelyn “Jackie” Springsteen, July 20, 1974, in Dowagiac. She survives.

Earl was an avid Notre Dame fan. He loved hunting and never missed opening day. He joined his friends for fellowship and coffee at McDonalds every day. He was an active member of the Apostolic Lighthouse Church where he served as an usher. He enjoyed playing chess and would regularly play with friends at the Council on Aging.

Earl will be greatly missed by family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Jackie Hotrum, of Dowagiac; daughters, Ruthie (Jeff) VanValkenburg, of Lachine, Julie Barnette, of Live Oak, Florida; son, Earl Hotrum, of Live Oak, Florida; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Ferrier and Linda (Terry) Pingel, both of Dowagiac; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary Cole; and one brother, Richard Hotrum.

Family and friends will gather from 11 a.m. until a time of service at noon Monday, May 13, 2019, in the Apostolic Lighthouse Church, 30402 M-62 W., Dowagiac, with the Reverend Jack Metcalf officiating.

Mr. Hotrum will be laid to rest in Mission Hills Memorial Gardens.

The family prefers contributions be made in Earl’s memory to the Apostolic Lighthouse Church, 30402 M-62 W., Dowagiac.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.