Frederick "Fred" Jacob Botzenhart Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Frederick “Fred” Jacob Botzenhart, age 83, of Waxhaw, NC, passed away on October 24, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Judith Ann Haas Botzenhart. Fred was born on March 7, 1937, in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Friedolin Botzenhart and Barbara Ringholze Botzenhart. He graduated with his A.A.S. at Alfred State College in 1957. Fred was in the U.S. Army Reserve, and was a retired Construction Estimator and Project Manager. Over the years, he has been a resident of New York, Florida, and most recently, North Carolina. Fred loved his Lord Jesus Christ and he loved people, especially his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed wood carving and loved to carve birds, he would hand out the birds to remind people that God cared for them more than the birds of the air. He also enjoyed gardening. Fred was part of Laborers for Christ, and Kairos. He was a member of the Charlotte Wood Carvers club. In addition to his wife, Fred is survived by his three children, Mark Botzenhart (Lauren), Beth Ann Olmen (Tim), and David Botzenhart (Cheryl). Fred is also survived by his grandchildren, Adam Botzenhart (Caroline), Lindsay Botzenhart, Karin Baker (William), Daniel Botzenhart (Emily), Megan Botzenhart, Jacob Botzenhart, Matthew Botzenhart (Erin), Paul Botzenhart, Samuel Botzenhart, Yabsra Webb, Rebecca Bechtel (Michael), and Joshua Silleman; along with his great-grandchildren, Lucas Bechtel, Cole Skelly-Webb, and baby Botzenhart. Fred is also survived by his brother, Raymond Botzenhart, and his sister, Barbara Kompinski. Fred is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Botzenhart, who is survived by his wife, Marilyn Botzenhart. Fred is also survived by his many nieces and nephews, Fred will be interred with his beloved dog, Sugar. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to be made to Compassion International, Kairos, or Samaritan’s Purse. Family will receive friends 2-3:00 PM Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Heritage Funeral Home, Weddington Chapel. Funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Heritage Funeral Home, Weddington Chapel. Interment will be held at Forest Lawn East Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.heritagecares.com.

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Frederick "Fred" Jacob Botzenhart

March 7, 1937 - October 24, 2020