Photo courtesy of Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home - Clarkston
Oct 27, 1936 - Aug 18, 2020 (Age 83)
Arnold was a good and loyal classmate from the Troy Class of 1954. We stayed in touch these many years and he was among the first to volunteer to give a hand on our reunions every five years and attended them faithfully and with great enjoyment. We will miss that good nature and broad smile, but we cherish the many shared memories.
Bill Haney
August 22, 2020 | Brandon Township, MI | Classmate
I was saddened to hear of Arnold’s passing this morning. We were neighbors on Cloveridge and went to Log Cabin School from kindergarten through our 1954 graduation at Troy High. My heartfelt sympathy to his family.
Shirley Fraser Hull
August 22, 2020 | Classmate
August 20, 2020
Dad. I miss your smile. I miss your laugh. I miss those smirks. I miss your hugs. I miss you standing in the garage watching me leave. I miss talking to you. I just miss you. As you always said. "Life goes on." I will go on but I will always have a hole in my heart yet a special place in my heart for you. My Dad My Friend. I love you.
Andrea Bartenbaker
August 20, 2020 | Clarkston, MI | Daughter
Always a pleasure to see the big guy with a deep laugh that made you laugh harder and hand shake that woke you right up and the old days with cigar you knew he was in the room,so sorry for your loss he was one of a kind.
Gary Thornton
August 20, 2020 | Berkley, MI | Friend
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August 19, 2020
I will always remember your beautiful smile & kindness , Thank you for letting us be a part of your big family & the great memories .
Colleen & Mike DENEAU
August 19, 2020 | HOLLY, MI | Friend
Our Holly High School Class of 1979, is deeply saddened to hear of the loss of our dear Classmate's Annette and Andrea's Father, Mr. Arnold Kottman. We are sending our deep sympathy, much love, strength and courage during this most difficult time, to them and their family. Peace.
Holly High School Class of 1979 Addis Goforth
August 19, 2020 | Holly, MI | Friend
I will remember Arnold for his genuine smile, firm handshake, and delightful sense of humor. What a fine gentleman.
Mike Everson
August 19, 2020 | Whitson Insulation
Age 83, of Davisburg. Died Tuesday evening, August 18, 2020 at Beaumont Hospital (Royal Oak campus).
Arnold is the loving husband of Lois for 63 wonderful years; beloved father of Arnold (Barbara) Kottmann, Jr. of Ortonville, Andrea (Dan) Bartenbaker of Clarkston, Annette (Thomas) Deneau of Grand Blanc and Amy (Bruce) Shellnut of Warren. Mr. Kottmann is also the proud grandfather of 7 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Sadly, he is preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Disser.
Born on October 27, 1936 in Royal Oak to Carl and Helene Kottmann, Arnold was a proud member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local #687. He also was a proud veteran of the United States Army Reserve. In his spare time, Arnold loved hunting and the outdoors and spending time with his family.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 22 at the Lewis E. Wint Funeral Home, Clarkston. The Kottmann family will greet guests one hour prior to the funeral service.
Visiting hours have also been arranged for Friday from 4-8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society. www.cancer.org.
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Thank you for keeping the Kottmann family in your thoughts and prayers.
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