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Dorothy Holtzman Obituary

DECATUR, Ga. — Dorothy Louise Holtzman, 98, of Decatur, Georgia, and Angola, Indiana, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, at her home at Clairmont Oaks Senior Living in Decatur.
She was born Nov. 30, 1916, in Fort Wayne to Oscar and Agnes (Foley) Bade. On Aug. 11, 1938, in Fort Wayne, she married Clark Holtzman. Mr. Holtzman died in 2006.
Mrs. Holtzman attended Bloomingdale Elementary School in Fort Wayne and graduated from Fort Wayne Central High School in the class of 1934.
She and her husband lived in Fort Wayne; then in the 1940s moved to Napoleon, Ohio, where they operated Holtzman Chick Sexing Service. They next moved to Angola in 1951, where they started a variety of businesses over a 30-year span, including Holtzman Hatchery Inc., Angola Feed & Grain Inc., Garden City Depot Inc. and Holtzman Construction Co.
Mrs. Holzman was a founding member of Calvary Lutheran Church, ELCA, in Angola, where she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and Catechism. She was a leader in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA), Northeastern Indiana District, a lifelong member of the Psi Iota Psi Sorority, and active in the Steuben County, Indiana, Democratic Party.
She and her husband were Peace Corps volunteers in Peru, Botswana and Sierra Leone. They also helped build churches in the Central African Republic and in Georgia.
Also surviving are her children: Jon Holtzman of Greensboro, Georgia, Anthony Holtzman of Huntington, Indiana; Samuel Holtzman of Mukilteo, Washington; Suzette Hearn of Lilburn, Georgia; Clark Watson Holtzman III of Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and Joel Holtzman of Tucker, Georgia; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held after the Sunday School program on Sunday, May 24, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 1301 Williams St., Angola, Indiana.
Burial will be Monday, May 25, at Lindenwood Cemetery, 2324 W. Main St., Fort Wayne.
Condolences may be sent to Suzette Hearn at 566 Beth Court, Lilburn, GA 30247.
Memorials are to Calvary Lutheran Church, Angola.

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Published by KPCNews on Jan. 14, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Holtzman

21 Entries

Kirsten Lee Holtzman

March 9, 2023

Grandma. I miss you so beyond belief. I wish you could see me now!

Lilli Papaik

January 10, 2023

Dorothy played a significant role in my life and I remember her fondly often RIP dear friend

Jon Holtzman

January 8, 2021

It was so nice to read, or reread, all of these memories of Mom. As the years pass I appreciate her vitality, her intellect, her humanity, more and more. She was a self-made woman, although she would disagree and say everything she was, was due to God.

Rick Szeligowski

January 21, 2015

I recall seeing Dorothy had a tattoo during our Peace Corps training in Botswana and thinking, ‘…this women is a free spirit who loves life!' That thought applied equally to both she and Clark. They were enthusiastic about living life creatively – and they didn't postpone it. They were perfect incarnations of ‘how' life should be lived, by contributing of themselves in so many ways, to make other's lives more ample.

Lynn Altherr (Holmgren)

January 20, 2015

I'm remembering Dorothy and Clark as the Mom and Pop of our Peace Corps group in Botswana. Their door was always open and we had great times in their home. I can tell their giving and love went way beyond that. They will be remembered...

C Hanson

January 19, 2015

Sorry but what a great life. I knew her in Botswana. C. Hanson

Norman Spurling

January 19, 2015

I remember her hospitality and friendship in Botswana as well as the wonderful reunions she and Clark threw for the returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Botswana in Angola, IN in 1980 and 1985. We had good times together, and she and Clark are both definitely missed.

Roger Sunday

January 19, 2015

Knew her only as Sam's Mom. After reading of Dorothy's many accomplishments, I have no doubt her legacy will continue to inspire for generations. Rest in peace Sam's Mom. . .

Roger Caton

January 19, 2015

Mrs. Holtzman was a wonderful lady. She was always kind to me. Truly a warm an giving person.

January 19, 2015

I never knew her but it seems she did great work during her life. I am thinking that she probably left a legacy of other leaders that she touched.

Jan/Ralph Thiele

January 18, 2015

Dorothy was a good Christian, Lutheran, and friend. She taught the Christian message by example. We feel privileged
to have known her. --Jan & Ralph Thiele

January 18, 2015

Sam sorry to hear about your mother...great lady...Ed Johnson

Vicky Tiffany

January 18, 2015

Hi Sam, I did not know your mum but I have read the obit and this is certainly one lady I wish that I had known. I am less for not. What a great lady and I'm sure an even greater mother. I am sorry that she is gone but she will certainly be a welcome addition to her new realm. I know you will really miss her. You shall meet again.

The best selfie I will ever take . . .

Clark Holtzman

January 16, 2015

I took my Mom to London for a week when she was 94. Upon arrival at Heathrow Airport, an airport employee of African origin, who spoke Swahili, was assigned to wheel my Mom to the taxi curb. They spoke Swahili most of the way. A week later, as we passed through Heathrow again on our way home, the same guy was assigned to wheel her to the security checkpoint, just by coincidence (we think). It was like long lost friends deja vu! That's how my Mom was all of her life: give me five minutes with you and you'll be a lifelong friend.

Jon Holtzman

January 16, 2015

Vicky Budd Sharp

January 14, 2015

There are not enough words to describe this wonderful lady. There is not a moment of my growing up at Calvary that I do not remember her involvement. Her boundless energy, sparkling eyes and contagious smile accepted everyone. From Sunday School to youth group; catechism to children's choir...she was there leading and more important....loving all of us. Thank you for guiding and loving us. And thank you Holtzman family for sharing your wonderful mom with us. May God bless and keep you all.

Suzette Hearn

January 14, 2015

She cultivated gardens and friends wherever she went: from Angola IN to Botswana, from Atlanta GA to the Central African Republic, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to Lima Peru.

Millie Sandman

January 14, 2015

What a remarkable life she led! I am so glad I got to know her and listen to some of her stories. May all the good memories sustain her family at this difficult time.

January 14, 2015

Dorothy and Clark, were good people. They will be miss.
DON AND CAROLINE WISE

Lilli Papaik

January 14, 2015

Dorothy was one of the strongest women I have ever known. She was a devoted Mother and her children all were close to her and took care of Dorothy with love and devotion until it was time for her to go "Home"
Dorothy will be missed greatly!!

January 14, 2015

We are sorry to learn of the passing of Dorothy, but grateful for her many years of service with the Peace Corps in Peru, Botswana, and Sierra Leone.

Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association

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