Gregory A. Kot

Dear Kot Family: Greg hired me at Allen-Bradley right out of the graphic design program of MATC in Madison. I was so grateful to have work at such a fine establishment and I learned many skills under his direction. I made many friends there and received an amazing bon voyage from Greg when I left for the Persian Gulf. So many laughs to get me through very tough times and unchartered waters. It has been many years since I have seen Greg but once in a while I have prayed for his well being....

Greg was the guy who had me laughing to tears as the surly clown one Halloween at the Camaraderie and who let me and Phil jam on harmonica with him on the front porch even though we couldn't really keep up. He brought a scream of delight to Peg, sitting next to me at the Varsity show, by dedicating Supertramp's 'Downstream' to her and singing it, playing it on piano with incredible feeling. His artwork was as beautiful as his music and although he had a hard time accepting praise, the reality...

I knew Greg from my our days in Horan Hall at UWEC. I just heard of his passing from the the UWEC web site. Greg was always had an even keeled temperament no matter what was going on in your life or his. I enjoyed the late night discussion sessions. Yes, he was a great artist. Better yet, he was a great guy who will be missed by all.
Lynn Bracegirdle
Eagan, MN

Dear Kot family and friends of Greg

I was shocked and saddened today while reading the UW-Eau Claire Alumni newsletter to hear of Greg's untimely passing. Kotter was a great friend and possessed exceptional creative talent.

I have countless memories from our college years and the many late nights in the fine arts building (or Water Street). As Phil Belair mentioned, his cartoon work for the campus newspaper "Spectator" was fantastic! I always thought he’d hookup with a major...

The Kot Family

I was deeply saddened by the news about Greg. Greg was actually my first true "guy friend" -- a real friend. No matter how many years would go by without seeing him, we could get together and pick up where we left off. I have thought of him often and regret not spending more time with him in more recent years. He was truly a blessing to this world and I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. As he would say, "see in the clouds."

Dear June, Nubs, and Laura,

I want to apologize for taking so long to write this. I had knee surgery a few days after learning of Greg's death and have been laid up for a while. I am doing fine now, but I still grieve for Greg every day.

As you know, my friendship with Greg goes back about 40 years to grade school at St. Als. Over that time our friendship and contact has ebbed and flowed: great friends in grades school; drifting apart in high school; good friends again when he...

There are different stages in the grieving process.One is denial.
I see myself taking longer with that stage than possibly others will in regards to Greg’s passing.
Quite simply ( and selfishly I’ll add), I wasn’t done having good times with Greg.
I and 4 other friends from grade and high school got together at Greg’s apartment less than 3 weeks
prior to learning this news.We got to see his latest art work and heard what he planned to make next.
Greg also said he would come...

Dear Kot Family,
I was shocked and saddened by the news of Greg's death. Greg was my first real boyfriend back in 8th grade at St. Alphonsus. I will never forget walking home from school with him, holding hands, him smiling at me through his braces. He was a very talented artist and a sweet guy. I haven't seen or spoken to him since 1971 but I often thought of him and wondered what became of him. I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Kot Family. I, too, worked with Greg at Allen-Bradley for many years. He made it some of the best and most fun times. I am deeply saddened by this loss. He was such a great talent. I will remember him fondly.