ried on March 29, 1954 at the Mission Covenant Church in Red Oak. They made their home and began farming on a farm Robert's parents had purchased while he was stationed overseas. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Keith Robert and Karen Marie. Gladys was a member of the Carson Presbyterian Church and the Sigma Gama Club. She enjoyed traveling with Robert, singing and working on genealogy. Gladys and Robert were married 60 years when Robert died on February 10, 2015. Gladys passed away at the Oakland Manor in Oakland, IA, on May 11, 2017, at the age of 87 years and 13 days. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents; infant brother Keith Elven Johnson; and sister-in-law Eloise Hotze; and brother-in-law Richard "Dick" Beyrer and wife Loretta. Gladys is survived by her son Keith Hotze and wife Deb of Macedonia; daughter Karen Hotze of Carson; three grandsons, John Hotze of Malvern, IA, Steve Hotze and wife Jenna of Council Bluffs, IA, and Craig Hotze (Emily Page) of Carson; great grandson Michael John Hotze; other relatives; and several special friends.
Loess Hills Funeral and Cremation Center
Glenwood, IA 51534
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