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Walter Kosta Obituary

Walter Kosta

FREMONT: Walter Kosta, 92, of Fremont died Friday morning at his residence.

He was born May 22, 1920 in Fremont, OH the son of Josef and Edna Kosta. Walter worked as a bricklayer with the Local 46 and Celek Brothers. He served during WWII as a Sergeant in the United States Army. Mr. Kosta was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church and enjoyed woodworking, growing grapes and making homemade wine.

Surviving are his children, Michael (Connie) Kosta, Chris (Joanne) Kosta, Cynthia Bay all of Fremont; seven grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; brother, John (Shirley) Kosta of Burgoon, OH.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucile, siblings, Mary, Josephine, Raymond, Louie and Michael.

Visitation will take place on Monday, May 6, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8P.M., with vigil services beginning at 7:30P.M. at Keller-Ochs-Koch-Mason Funeral & Cremation Service, 416 S. Arch Street, Fremont, OH. A Mass of Resurrection will begin at 10:30 on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at St. Ann's Catholic Church with Rev. Jacob Gordon officiating. Burial will follow in St. Ann's Cemetery, with military graveside rights performed by the V.F.W. and American Legion.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to N.A.M. I., of Sandusky County, 428 Croghan Street, Fremont, OH 43420. Online condolences may be expressed at www.kokm.net

Published by News-Messenger from May 4 to May 7, 2013.
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Chris, Joanne and family, We are so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of need. I would have been there but just found out today. If you need anything Chris just call. Love your friends George and Tammy Molina

May 8, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. Walter was a wonderful guy. Loved visiting and seeing his woodwork and talking to him at Chris Herr's shop. Tim and Cindy Horn

May 7, 2013

Chris, Joanne and family we are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy.
Jan & Darleen Zaleski

May 7, 2013

Know that my thoughts are with your family. So sorry for your loss. I am out of state working and will not be able to attend the funeral.

lee potter

May 6, 2013

Sending our sympathies to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lucy Chlosta-Munro

May 5, 2013

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Monte Huuss

May 4, 2013

Though we know heaven has welcomed a very special person, our hearts still feel the sorrow.

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May 4, 2013

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