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David Hottenstein Obituary
David (Hotts) Stover Hottenstein of Chula Vista, CA formerly of Horsham, PA passed away December 5, 2020. He was 71.
Born in Abington, PA on September 23, 1949 to the late Gerald and Sara Hottenstein. He graduated North Penn High School class of 1967, received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware class of 1971, a Master's degree from Villanova University class of 1974 and a Superintendent Certification from Temple University in 1995.
Dave was an educator throughout his career working as a teacher, coach, athletic director, middle school assistant principal, middle school principal 1978-80, Principal of Hatboro-Horsham High School 1981-91, and the Director of Secondary Education for the Hatboro-Horsham School District 1992-98. In 1999 he founded and was the CEO of Educational Impact through 2003. Dave also served as President of the Hatboro-Horsham Principals Association and President of the Suburban One League. In 1994, Dave was named Pennsylvania Principal of the Year, and in 1996, he was a National Milken Award Winner and also earned the title of the First Horsham Man of the Year. After retiring from the School District in 1998, Dave authored the book entitled "Intensive Scheduling: Restructuring America's Secondary Schools through Time Management", and helped author "Breaking Ranks", an award winning national publication with NASSP.
Dave is survived by his son Andrew (Linda) Hottenstein and stepson Brian (Vanessa) Kuklick, sister Sally (Gene) Fredricksen, brother Charles (Betty) Hottenstein, five grandchildren, his first wife Nancy Northrop and second wife Nancy Hottenstein along with a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held privately at the request of the family.
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Jennifer L Markus
August 13, 2022
Mr Hotts Was A Great Principal And He Was So Kind To Me
Perry Boone
June 20, 2021
Hotts was a great guy. I am proud to say he was my Sig Ep brother. He always had an engaging smile and a positive outlook on life. May God bless Hotts and his family at this difficult time.
Sammy S
February 4, 2021
RIP. Condolences to your friends and family. All I remember was his strong presence and his kind hearted attitude towards students. He will truly be missed.
January 3, 2021
A great principal:) I had him as a principal from 8th grade to 12th grade. He was positive and approachable. Also helpful! I have a funny story of when I fainted in 9th grade. He helped me out of the class and then when I fainted again in stairwell he picked me up to carry me to the clinic. I woke up way in the air ! Julie van Steenwyk class of 84
Carole Jackson
December 17, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Russ Montague
December 14, 2020
First, my sincere condolences to Nancy and the family. I've known Hotts since his playing bball days at North Penn, then again at U. of Delaware. If there is one word to describe him, I would say "competitive". As a player, coach then on the racquetball court, Hotts hated to lose. Hotts and I played singles and doubles in practice then in a number of tournaments, and the other players didn't want to play us! We had very good results and no one talked back to him! Hotts, thanks for your friendship and Rest In Peace.
Pat DePree
December 14, 2020
One thing that always struck me about Mr. Hottenstein was the respect the students had for him. He was always available to them to help whatever way he could and they absolutely loved him. Rip Mr. Hottenstein.
Denise MacFarland
December 13, 2020
What an inspiration you were to my children at H-H. I will never forget the assembly we attended one year and it was very loud. You walked onto the stage and silence and respect immediately followed! Fabulous Educater and leader. Hotts and Connie were THE BEST!
Stephen Quigley
December 13, 2020
The best principal my kids ever had. Thank you.
william Moody
December 13, 2020
Rest In Peace Hotts. Bill Moody HH class of 77
Bizza
December 12, 2020
Thank you Mr Hottenstein. You made so many of us strive for excellence. Blessed you were part of our "village" You made us matter.
Bizza
December 12, 2020
Thank you Mr Hottenstein. You made so many of us strive for excellence. Blessed you were part of our "village" You made us matter.
Christa Ostrowski Ott
December 12, 2020
Hotts is in so many childhood memories and many Coach O family stories. My heart goes out to his family. I am sorry for your loss.
Margo Ostrowski
December 12, 2020
I am shocked and saddened to learn of Hott’s passing. He and my husband started together at H-H. My prayers for the family
Ellen Mertz-Yoesron
December 12, 2020
Hotts you were the best always. H-H Class of '76 loves you! Thanks for putting up with us. God Bless and know there are hundreds thinking about you always. My deepest sympathies to his family. You'll never know how many lives are changed or molded by a beloved teacher.
Ellen Mertz Yoesron
Abington, PA
Matt Greener
December 12, 2020
He was the Principal during my time at HH. I will always remember him and friendly and approachable. He gave great advice and will be remembered as a great man.
William j mumford
December 12, 2020
Mr. Hottenstein was he's a straight-up shooter and I like him very much.
Greg Roberts
December 12, 2020
“Hotts” was a pioneer, in coaching and teaching, and understood his role as a leader of young men and women. He was a role model to many and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all that were positively impacted by his presence.
Steve Spiese Sr
December 12, 2020
Coach Hotts taught me a great deal about football and life even though we were all so young. I believe his biggest gift was the ability to unify a group of young men into not only a team but a family. I miss those days with all my heart. Coach was the guy who inspired us to get it done! RIP
Joe Ernst
December 12, 2020
I remember Dave a being a very charismatic guy. Great motivator. He was a great football coach and undefeated coach for as long as I remember. He was a mans man. So much to offer.
RIP.
Prayers to his family.
Joe Ernst
Diana Duffy
December 11, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family!
I worked with Dave at Hatboro-Horsham for many years. May he RIP in God’s arms.
Diana Duffy
December 11, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family!
I worked with Dave at Hatboro-Horsham
for many years. May he RIP in God’s arms.
Albert Schoellhammer
December 11, 2020
To my gym teacher may you RIP. Class of 1976.
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