Marvin L. Hotz, 87, of Iowa City, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the Lone Tree Health Care Center. Visitation will be held Friday, October 23, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. at the Lone Tree American Legion. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Lone Tree Cemetery with military rites provided by the Lone Tree American Legion Post 457. Following the committal service, a time of food and fellowship will be held at the Legion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Lone Tree Fire and Rescue, Lone Tree United Presbyterian Church, Moments Hospice or the Lone Tree Health Care Center in memory of Marvin. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com. The Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Lone Tree is caring for Marvin’s family and arrangements.
Marvin Leroy Hotz was born July 27, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Harry Charles and Blanche Bessie (Weber) Hotz. He was a 1957 graduate of the Lone Tree High School. Marvin proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves for six years.
On September 14, 1963, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Kay Maske in Iowa City. Marvin was a farmer in the Iowa City/Lone Tree area his entire life. He was a member of the Lone Tree United Presbyterian Church, Lone Tree American Legion, Cattleman’s Association, Pork Producers and a life member of the Amateur Trap Shooting Association. He was the Lincoln Township Clerk and Trustee and was known as the “Sweet Corn Man”.
Marvin enjoyed trap shooting, fishing, raising Labradors, camping, bowling (where he met Carol), vacationing in Branson with Carol, participated at the Iowa State Trap Shooting for 50 years straight until his health changed and taught Hunter’s Safety Classes in many locations for over 30 years.
Marvin will be missed by his wife: Carol of Iowa City; his children: Kevin Hotz of Iowa City and Gary (Angela) Hotz of Lone Tree; and his grandchildren: Jimmy (Lori) Alberhasky, Erik Alberhasky and special friend, Lacey Westaway, Taylor Alberhasky, Gregory Hotz, Morgan Hotz, Drake (Molly) Hotz and Andrew Hotz.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; daughter: Cheryl Alberhasky and her husband, Bob; and brothers: Eldon Hotz and Cecil Hotz.
