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Herbert Kottler Obituary

Of Concord on Tuesday July 23. Beloved husband of Janet (Ryder) Kottler. Loving father of Nina Kottler & her husband Evan Malter of San Diego, CA and Barry Kottler & his wife Elaine Wu of Durham, N.C. Dear brother of Elaine Lipton & her late husband David of WA, the late Harry Cutler & his surviving wife Eva Cutler of FL and the late Ruth Vaniver & her surviving husband Stanley Vaniver of PA. Loving son in law of Laura (Govi) Ryder of Plymouth. Services were held at Congregation Kerem Shalom, 659 Elm Street, Concord on Thursday July 25. Memorial observance through Friday sundown at his late residence. Remembrance may be made to M.I.T. for the Herb Kottler Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o the M.I.T. Treasurer/Recording Secretary, 238 Main Street, Cambridge, Mass. 02142. Arrangements by the Levine Chapel, BROOKLINE.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 24 to Jul. 26, 2002.

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Jim and Bonnie Fortini

July 29, 2002

It was a privilege and a pleasure to know Herb over the years as a member of our extended family. He had a gift for putting people at ease and being able to talk about anything,literally, in the the universe. He was a wonderful listener, and forever curious. His example is one to inspire us all. We miss him but will always hold him close in our hearts.



With love to Janet and his family from your family in Maine.

Jim and Bonnie

Harold Rosenbaum

July 26, 2002

Please accept my sympathy for your loss.

Stephen Bowling

July 25, 2002

I was saddened to hear of Herb's passing. He made many contributions to the public interest and national defense. The community will certainly miss his insight and leadership.

Alexander Parker

July 24, 2002

I particularly enjoyed being with Herb in Italy while conducting a review of the Cassini Mission.



--Alex Parker

Phyllis Harrington

July 24, 2002

I've had the great pleasure of knowing Herb for the past 12+ years. He was a person who was admired for his intelligence, composure, and warmth.

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