Jeffrey Wayne Hott

Jeffrey W Hott, MD, age 59, passed away peacefully on his Hancock County farm on August 21, 2018 after successfully fighting a near seven year battle against brain cancer, by continuing to enjoy life, but obviously lost the war. Dr. Hott was the first physician from a family of hard working people with down to earth values. Both grandfathers, George Hott and Cecil Stanley, worked the steel mills of Gary, Indiana. Both parents Roby and Dorothy Hott received college degrees and encouraged him to continually better himself.

Jeff was a 1979 graduate of New Palestine High School, 1981 Biology degree from Purdue and Allopathic Physician with Highest Honors from Indiana University in 1987. He followed at IU with residency in Internal Medicine and fellowships in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine.

A significant portion of his career was devoted to research in lung cancer, achieving grants from American Cancer Society, National Institute of Health, and Veterans Administration. This research was published in over 30 nationally recognized journals. He enjoyed his patient care responsibilities as pulmonary staff at IUMC, Wishard Hospital, VAMC, director of VAMC intensive care unit, Indiana University Thoracic Oncology Clinic, and Indiana University Occupational Health. He was a member of many professional organizations.

He loved his career and teaching, but truly felt God’s love in nature. He was ever-present outside:  gardening, hiking, camping, fishing, snow skiing, tennis, bonfires, just “working” his farm, while always cheering for Purdue.

Survivors include his endless care giver, one true love, Sandra Aspy MD. and two incredible sons and their wives: Zed and Courtney (Merz) Hott and Nash and Hannah(Dixon) Hott. He is also survived by his father Roby (Susan) Hott of Bradenton Florida, siblings Karen (Peter)Lund, Randall Hott and Robyn (Mark) Gunnoe, and his beloved cousins the Allen’s; Charles(Barb), Thomas, Sharon(Gregg Conforti) and John(Lori) and many treasured nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy H (Stanley) Hott and his  most loyal 4 pawed friend Sissy, who he looks forward to joining.

He wishes to express a special thank you to the wonderful caring staff of Hancock Regional Hospice and John Hittle MD.

Per his request there will be no services. Instead, any time you would have spent attending, spend planting something, anything (houseplant, tree or flower) or give time to your favorite charity. His was PAWS of Hancock County.

Then, in Jeff’s memory, once the work is done, stop, open a cold beverage, scratch the ears of your rescued pet and turn it up.