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Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday, DECEMBER 28, 2024, for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
A service honoring and celebrating his life will follow at 11:00 a.m.
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Richard “Dick, Rich” Kotowski, age 81, of Mount Pleasant, passed away at home on Friday, December 13th. He was born in Milwaukee on March 1, 1943, to the late Harry and Marion (nee: Butzlaff) Kotowski.
Dick graduated from Pulaski high school in 1961 and studied at UWM and UW Madison, receiving his degree in Pharmacy in 1968. He owned and operated Lake Pharmacy in Racine, before retiring in 2011. On September 5, 1970, he was united in marriage to Jane Barta. Dick loved good food, sheepshead, downhill skiing, fishing trips with friends, and spoiling the neighborhood dogs.
He is survived by his wife Jane, son Douglas (Laura) Kotowski, daughter Sarah (Jes Gettler) Kotowski, grandchildren Catherine and Charlotte Kotowski, sisters- and brothers-in-law, and numerous nieces, nephews, good friends, and family. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Marion, sister Carol (Charles) Meyer, and son Matthew Kotowski.
Dick had a generous fun-loving spirit and was often the life of the party. He will be missed.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Aurora Home Hospice, especially nurse Kathryn. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Wisconsin Humane Society or the American Cancer Society.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Saturday DECEMBER 28, 2024, for a visitation from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. A service honoring and celebrating his life will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Sally (Sheets) Delp says
Jane and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband. May wonderful memories help you through.
Laura, Holly and Justin Gettler says
We are deeply sorry for your loss and extend our heartfelt condolences to your entire family during this difficult time. Dick was a beloved and remarkable man, and his legacy shines through the love and kindness of his family. We will always treasure the time we spent together at Jes and Sarah’s wedding. His warmth, joy, and love for his family were evident, and left a lasting impression on us. May the memory of his love and kindness bring comfort and peace to you.
With deepest sympathy,
Laura, Holly and Justin Gettler
Sheri Lopez says
Richard was like a mentor/dad kinda for my daughter Christina. Anyone who met Richard was blessed cause he was an amazing inspiration to alot of people ❤️. Sending prayers
Carol Szymczak Thornton says
Remembering Dick fondly from the late 60’s. He was fun loving and great to be around.
I am sure he will be missed by family and friends. My condolences.
Bill Bushell says
Rest in peace Mr Kotowski. My condolences to Jane, Doug and Sarah.
JEANETTE D LEBON-LIPARI says
My deepest sympathy to the family. Dick and my late husband worked together as Pharmacist. Dick was such an amazing man. He always had a big smile on his face and something to eat in his had. He was the life of the party. He will be sadly missed in this world. Sending prayers of comfort.
Michael Milosh Marcetich says
Dick and I were fellow classmates at Pulaski High School 1961 and both got registered as pharmacists in 1968.. Our pre-pharmacy studies at UW-Milwaukee were with Dr. Eunice Bonow and most of the classmates called themselves “Bonow Boys” with home made
sweaters we wore but not in the presence of Dr. Bonow. Fondest memories and
condolences to the family.