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Slavka Kohout Button

Greenwich, Connecticut

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Slavka Kohout ButtonSlavka Kohout Button, a dynamo of energy and innovation, left an indelible mark on the world of figure skating and beyond. Born to Czech parents in a Czech neighborhood in Chicago, she inherited a legacy of determination and creativity from her parents. Her father, a pioneer...

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My condolences goes out the the family. I knew Slauka when I lived in CT. I was about to write her a note and then something told me to look her up in the internet to see if she was still living there.And what popped up her obituary it shook me up. I had know her as she bought nutritional products through me. Dick I am so sorry you lost your beloved wife. Edward and Emily I know you will miss your mom and brother Edward sorry for your loss. I will miss her too. God will hold us all up in...

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When Slavka shared her thoughts and ideas they resounded in my brain and rang a truth that few can do. Her free flowing commentary seem to have a life of their own. A heartfelt original wisdom that she so generously shared. As a competitor in the midwest I saw the results of her teach starting when Janet Lynn was very young. Slavka had a coterie of free style students that stood out from all the rest and I was mesomorized at each elegant style of skating her free stylers had. When first...

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