VIOLET MARIE HOTZLER, age 95, formerly of Troy, passed away on Friday June 3, 2016 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.  She was born in Springfield, OH on September 27, 1920 to the late Louis and Ollie May (Storer) Kramer.

Violet is survived by one daughter: Gloria Sue (Hotzler) Vendely of Indianapolis, IN; one grandson: Todd Anthony Vendely of Indianapolis, IN; and a beloved cousin: Roger (Carol) Storer.  In addition to her parents, Violet was preceded in death by her husband: Charles M. Hotzler.

Violet was a graduate of Troy High School.  She was a loving homemaker.  Violet traveled the world.  She was a member of the Troy Garden Club and was an accomplished seamstress.  Violet was past president and a leader with Girls Scouts and member of P. E.O. Chapter  DY.  She was also a Sunday school teacher.

Funeral services will be held at1:00 PM on Wednesday June 8, 2016 at St. John's United Church of Christ in Troy with Rev. Dr. Richard Culp officiating.  Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Troy.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday June 7, 2016 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy.

Memorial contributions may be made to Miami County Humane Society, P. O. Box 789, Troy, OH 45373 or PAWS (Protection of Animal Welfare Society) of the Islands, 3706 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, FL 33957.