William G. Hohlt
March 13, 1945 ~ October 27, 2020
William G. Hohlt, 75, Monrovia, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away October 27, 2020. Mr. Hohlt was born March 13, 1945, in Johnson County, to the late Elmer and Doris (Vohris) Hohlt-McClain.
Bill graduated from Whiteland High School where he excelled in baseball and proudly served in the United States Army. His love for baseball and softball led to a lifetime of great experiences and many friendships, playing on various travel teams and even in the World Series of Softball. He was inducted into the Softball Hall of Fame in the 1990s. He retired from Eli Lilly & Company as a supervisor in 1997 after many years of employment. Through the years, he was a part of St. Patrick, St. Thomas More, and Sacred Heart parishes. He also enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and was a great prankster. Above all, Bill was strongly devoted to his family. He was a caretaker, often looking after family members who needed his help. His memory will be forever cherished by a loving family and many friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Don Hohlt, Robert Hohlt, and Betty Wilson.
Survivors include his wife, Victoria (Cook) Hohlt, to whom he was united in marriage January 14, 1966; children, Stacy Lee Hohlt-Tracy and William G. (Julie) Hohlt, II; sister, Jone Binford; five grandchildren, Brennan, Bailee, and Brayten Tracy; Kindle and William Hohlt, III.
Visitation will not be observed. A committal service and rosary will be held on Friday, October 30, 2020, 11 a.m., in the Calvary Cemetery Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. O’Riley Funeral Home is entrusted with funeral arrangements. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Our deepest sympathy to the Hohlt family at this time of loss. Billy played short stop in the early 60’s for the Ben Gunn coached Whiteland Warriors. He was a very competitive ballplayer and a good sport. Paul and Sheila Myers
I was fortunate to know Billy through Senior Softball. He was a good player, but an even better person and friend. His sense of humor brightened every situation and I enjoyed all of our conversations and time spent together both on and off of the softball field. Condolences to Vicky and the entire Hohlt family.
Played softball with Bill at Lilly way back in the 70s. The guy could run like the wind! I use to chide him that he could run even faster if he gave up the cigs,….an upbeat, colorful guy, RIP Bill.
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Billy was a very good softball player and a better person. Could never get him out