A private family graveside service for Walter Eugene Botzenhart, 74, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at Union Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.

Mr. Botzenhart passed away 6:38 p.m., Sunday, March 22, 2020 at his home.

He was born September 17, 1945, at West Plains, Missouri, to George Botzenhart and Hermine Moerschel Botzenhart.  On September 4, 1965, he was married at Huntsville, Arkansas, to Kay Rideout.  He enjoyed going on cruises, playing golf, fishing and watching sports.  Mr. Botzenhart attended Brandsville Pentecostal Church.

He is survived by his wife, Kay Botzenhart; one daughter, Kimberly Ann McCartney and husband, Kevin, Sardis, Georgia; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents, one daughter, Kathleen, two grandchildren and one brother, George, preceded him in death.

Mr. Botzenhart will lie in state from 5:00 p.m., until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.  Memorial contributions may be made to ALS Foundation and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.