Edwin "Ed" Kottkamp

Ed, 88, of Clayton (Belleville), passed away at his home Tuesday afternoon with his loving family by his side. Funeral services with the celebration of his life will be held 11:00 AM Monday, October 18, 2021 at HAZELWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH,  located at Road 0, County Road 1000 S. of Clayton. Burial will follow in Clayton Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the church 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sunday, October 17, 2021. The wearing of masks is recommended, but optional.

Ed was born in Indianapolis, IN. to the late Emil H. and Edna (Summers) Kottkamp. He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School. Ed enrolled at Purdue University following graduation. Prior to graduating from Purdue with a BS degree in agriculture, he served his country in the U.S.Army during the Korean War. Ed married Marcia (Davis) Dec. 22, 1957.

To honor the extraordinary life of Edwin Kottkamp we must take a step back in the past in order to share the present and future. The Kottkamp family owned a farm in Eminence, IN. It was here that Ed learned to enjoy farming and Hereford cattle while working with the Frank Gash family through their travels attending county and state fairs. In 1953, Ed and his father purchased 280 wooded acres in Belleville, which they cleared, established house barns, and created a pond. In 1958, Ed purchased his first Hereford cattle. All through the 1960's and 1970's, his herds continued to grow, selling quality livestock throughout Indiana and the United States. In 2003, Ed sold his last "cow herd" to a farm in Essex. NY. However, his legacy lives on through his family with their 4-H endeavor and future Kottkamp Hereford Cattle.

The accolades that we could bestow upon Ed begin with his love of God and country. His active service in the Hazelwood Christian Church speaks for itself. His family, being so very important to him. His service to his community, 4-H, and cattle associations speak volumes.  A member of the Hendricks County Fair Board, a founding member of the Hendricks County Cattleman's Association,, serving as the President and Secretary/Treasurer, along with his wife, Marcia of the Indiana Hereford Association, being active in the National Hereford Association for 65 years, and still found time to be involved with Guideons International, Danville Camp, and, ... his dedication to the generations of school children that he provided safe transportation to and from the Mill Creek Schools as a bus driver for 42 years.

Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years, Marcia, children, Dale (Lesli) Kottkamp, Karen (Brian) Cheesman, all of Clayton, grandchildren, Chandis and Dylan Kottkamp, Emilee (Andrew) Foster, Bradi Cheesman, great grandchildren, Everly and Emerson Foster. Ed was preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Elsner.

Contributions may be given to the Hendricks County 4-H programs and/or St. Judes Children Hospital

WEAVER & RANDOLPH FUNERAL HOME CLAYTON entrusted with the arrangements.