Jerry Kotek
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 25, 2013 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate. Interment will be at the St. Leo Catholic Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. Friends may also call on Friday at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of Mass.
Jerry was born July 08, 1926 in Friendship, Wisconsin to Robert and Julia (Franta) Kotek. He married Elaine C. Riddlestine on August 23, 1950 in Mauston. Jerry owned and operated Jerry’s TV Service for many years before becoming a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Friendship. He retired from the Postal Service in 1986.
Jerry enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, archery, and spending time with his friends and family.
Jerry was a member of Roche-a-cri Bowmen, Wisconsin Bow Hunters, and the NRA.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Henry Kotek; and one sister, Laura.
Survivors:
Wife: Elaine C. Kotek of Friendship, Wisconsin
Brother-in-law: Raymond (Betty) Riddlestine of Mauston, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Ruth Clark of Mauston, Wisconsin
Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Elaine, Hold your memories close to your heart you will always treasure them, I think of all the years after I, with your help, would get your Christmas tree trimmed, and we would wait for Jerry’s final approval, which always was great. You both were always so apprecitive. Good People. He will be missed.[
Elaine, You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Thinking of both of you brought back fond memories. Mom also spoke fondly of both of you. May God Bless you and help you through these heavy days.
Elaine, sorry to hear about Jerry’s death. My prayers are with you.
Dear Elaine, Upon learning of Jerry’s passing, our hearts are heavy. We think of all the years you and Jerry have been in our life–as personal friends, as church friends and friends to two generations of our family beginning with our parents, Charles and Gertrude Tuttle. Jerry and you have been huge supporters of A-F and Adams County. Hundreds, possibly thousands, of people remember you both from “Jerry’s TV Shop” and the Post Office. We send our love and thanks to Jerry and you for your years of service and friendship to all.
So very sorry for this loss..he will be so missed by everyone who knew him.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, Elaine. Jerry was a great guy–always helping out with everything. He will be sorely missed by the community
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Elaine, so sorry to hear about Jerry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Thinking of you Elaine. My deepest sympathy for the loss of Jerry. I have so many memories being with Grandma and Grandpa Ross and coming to visit you both. Take care.
Elaine, Sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. What a loss for the community. Jerry and you are very special people and we will miss him. We are thinking of you and you are in our prayers.
Elaine: Jim and I are so sorry to hear about Jerry. Maybe he, Joe, Les, and my Dad can get a good card game going again. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Elaine, We are so sorry to hear about Jerry’s passing. He was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him. I so enjoyed the years that we shot archery together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Allan & Mary Jo
Elaine, our sincere sympathies are extended in your loss. Both you and Jerry have meant so much to the community as well as the support of our hospital in so many ways. We are proud to know you and Jerry, may he rest in peace. Aletta and Bob
Elaine, you have our Deepest Sympathy. Jerry will be missed by the community. Don and I live in AZ. so will be unable to attend the service.
Elaine, I am so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. He will forever be in your heart and in the memories of those who knew him as the kind man he was.
Elaine,
I will miss seeing Jerry outside in the back yard with his walker as we drive by. God Bless.
Elaine Sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. He will long be remembered, he’s in a better place. Our prayers are with you.
Mrs Zip…….There are no words to express our sorrow of Mr. Zip’s passing.. We are thankful he is no longer suffering, and hope you find the comfort you need at this sorrowful time. Love, Glenn and Roxanne Buchanan
So sorry to heart of Jerry’s passing. Both you and Jerry have been such a blessing to this community. Just know that it has been appreciated.by all
Elaine, May God comfort you during this difficult time. Jerry was a wonderful man. whenever we saw the two of you together there was so much love you had for each other. hold your memories close. Heaven has recieved a special angel in Jerry. you have our deepest sympathy
Elaine, sorry to hear about Jerry my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jerry is a well known man and will not be forgotten. Remembering all the times and years and years of raking the lawn for you. He will be missed.
So sorry for you loss Elaine, my thoughs and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sadness.
My God comfort you in your loss. My prayers are with you Elaine.
Elaine, we are sad to hear of Jerry’s passing. He was my favorite uncle. Our prayers are with you.
Elaine, Linda told me that Jerry had passed away. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..
Elaine, so sorry to here of Jerry’s passing, he will be missed by many.
Elaine, so sorry to here of Jerry’s passing, he will be missed by many.
Elaine, We are so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. He was a classmate when we graduated from A-F High in 1945 and was also a long time good neighbor to us. Sincere Sympathy from Fritz and Norma Riese
Elaine, just heard about Jerry’s passing and prayers are with you and yours at this time.