James Paul Hoeltzel

A Graveside Service for James Paul Hoeltzel age 83, of Hillsdale, OK will be 10:00 am Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Jonathan Meyer officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory.

James was born April 7, 1943 in Enid to Paul W. and Lillian R (Winter) Hoeltzel and passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 at his home. James attended and graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1961 and attended and graduated Okmulgee Tech in 1963. He worked for Dowell in Tulsa from 1964-1966. He married Marilyn Thomas on January 26, 1964 in Enid. He moved back to the family farm in April 1966 where he farmed and dairy farmed for 31 years and continued to farm until his death. He was a life-long member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed.

James is survived by his wife Marilyn, his son, Mark and Shelley Hoeltzel and daughter Lori and Scott Penner, grandchildren; Brad and Nancy Machia, Tyler, Ashley, Matt, Kacie and Jacob Setzer and Logan, and a great granddaughter Clarity.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Joan and brother-in-law Richard Orr.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or School with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodians of the funds.

Condolences may be made online at www.ladusauevans.com.