EUGENE KOTARBA
December 07, 1929 - October 22, 2009
Obituary
Eugene L. Kotarba, 79, Menasha, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009. Eugene was born December 7, 1929 to the late Wojciech and Sophie Kotarba in Chicago, IL. On August 7, 1965, he married Rita Bonczkowski. Eugene was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, rock hunting, and political conversations. He was also an avid reader that loved sharing stories, had a great sense of humor and was a very patient, kind and wise man. Eugene served in the Navy, Maritime Service, Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserves. He helped start Printron of Neenah/Menasha and later worked at Badger Northland. Eugene was also a member of the Third Order of St. Francis in Chicago where he met Rita. Eugene is survived by his loving wife, Rita and their children: Bart (Lori) Kotarba and Gena and Tim Gibbin; four grandchildren; Katelin Kotarba, Jonah Gibbin, Peter Kotarba, and Grace Gibbin. He is further survived by his siblings: Frank Kotarba, Alexander Kotarba, and Frances Paul; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were a brother, Edward Kotarba, two sisters; Mary Wojcik and Jenny Heinberg. A Memorial Mass will be held at 6:30 pm on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Menasha with Father Paul Radetski officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Northwoods Wildlife Center in Minocqua would be appreciated. The family would like to thank their family doctor, Dr. Cheryl-Lynn Pitre, Mike at Vallhaven Care Center, and the doctors and nurses at the St. Elizabeth ER and ICU for their kind and compassionate care for Eugene.
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Donald Volk
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Hello Rita, It has been many years since we have met and that I have seen Ambrose. I have many warm memories of him and he was certainly instrumental in the founding of PRINTRON.He had a real gift for engraving rubber. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Don Volk
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joseph wojcik
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One could only wish to have an uncle as good as Eugene. He was ten years older than i; but, when i was seven or eight years old, he was very patient with me and helped me build model airplanes in the shed in back of his house. He was also the first person i ever knew who had a tattoo. As I remember, the tattoo was a duck-like character with the polish word for "never." I hadn't seen Eugene recently, but I'll always remember his kindness to me and his love of life. I'll miss him.
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Charlene & Barb Wiza
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He will be missed by all. His memory will last through his family and friends.