Coach Claude Hottendorf’s Obituary

CLAUDE HENRY HOTTENDORF

Claude Henry Hottendorf, 86, passed away on July 10, 2023 at home with family in Kaneohe, Oahu. Claude is predeceased by his beloved wife, Nancy (d. 2005), since 1964.

Left to cherish his memories are his sons Jeffrey (Briana) Hottendorf of Kaneohe Oahu, Claude Jr. “Keek” (Maureen Duffy) Hottendorf of Waiehu Maui, Kirk (Blue Ka’anehe) Hottendorf of Honolulu, Kala Hottendorf of Honolulu, grandsons Quinn and Kainoa, and granddaughters Ku’uleilani, Tara, Harper, and Sage.

He always appreciated his family and the time he had with them, especially his time living with his four boys and Nancy in Kahana Bay on the North Shore of Oahu. Claude played basketball at St. Louis High School and the University of Hawaii. He coached basketball at Damien before coaching at University High school where he coached his sons.

He was a waterman and loved going out on the ocean on his boat to catch fish. Claude lived with cancer in his last years but enjoyed his daily walks and watching basketball on TV.

All those whose lives he touched deeply, please join us celebrating his life Sunday, September 10, 2023, in Halau O Haumea at the Kamakakuokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa at 2645 Dole Street, Honolulu from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. Arrangements Provided By: Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary

Published by Star-Advertiser on Sep. 3, 2023.