Harold Lotter, 83, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso.
Harold was born at home on Taylor St. in Ft, Wayne, IN on December 30, 1932 to Ernest and Una (Caulk) Lotter. At an early age, he moved to Walkerton, IN, and then later moved to 600 E. in Mill Creek, where he attended Oak Grove Elementary School and established life-long friendships. He graduated from Rolling Prairie High School with the class of 1951.
On August 30, 1952 he married Elsie Culvahouse who survives. Also surviving are his son, Robert H. (Grace) Lotter of Columbia City, IN; daughters, Lorrie M. Audette of LaPorte, IN., Lisa M. (Charles) Rogers of Plainfield, IN; 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; and sister, Wilma Koeppen of Wooster, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Rebecca K. Barber; brothers, Lee and Coy Lotter; and sisters, Thelma Fritzen, and Norma Jean Tarnow.
Harold worked for Allis-Chalmers, Austenal, New York Blower, and Bonnie Bakery. He was a well-known area handyman who could repair just about anything. Later in life he grew strawberries and vegetables that he sold to the community. He was lovingly known as "The Strawberry Man".
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM CST on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at La Porte Missionary Church, 104 East 18th Street, La Porte. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. A time of visitation will be held from 10 AM CST until the time of service on Saturday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family, c/o Bob Lotter, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.