Lavern James Kottke Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lavern James Kottke (Athens, Wisconsin), who passed away on October 26, 2021, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lavern James Kottke or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Kottke and Adelia Kottke (Kleinschmidt); his son-in-law Wayne Plisch; and his siblings, Donald, Loyd Kottke, Marjorie Zocher and Phyllis Krause (Gilbert).
He is survived by: his wife Phyllis Kottke; his daughters, Diane Kottke, Faye Kottke, Lucy Plisch and Chris Draper; his grandchildren, Jon, Brian, Steve, Stephanie, Jennifer and Melinda; his great grandchildren, Sadie, Brayden, Gauge, Airia, Bear, Hannah, Jeffery, Maddy, Allison, Macie, Bobby, Lauren and Daniel; his siblings, Carol Krause (Phillip) of Merrill, Marlene Kottke of Merrill, Betty Kottke of Wauwatosa, JoAnne Ruehs (Roger) of Germantown, Kathy Kottke of Wauwatosa, Wayne Kottke (Evelyn) of Hamburg and Wallace Kottke (Judy) of Merrill; and his parents-in-law, Delmar Zocher of Merrill, Marian Kottke of Merrill and Ginny Kottke of Wausau.
