Vernon Daniel Kotula

Vernon Daniel Kotula obituary

Vernon Daniel Kotula

Vernon Kotula Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 10 to Apr. 12, 2012.
Kotula, Vernon Daniel Passed away peacefully April 6, 2012. Preceded in death by wife, Lois; son, Daniel. Survived by children, Diane, Denise, Phillip (Robynn); grandchildren, Danny, Courtney, Spencer, Joshua, Jacob and Alexandra. He was a loving husband and a great family man, who was loved and will be missed by many. Vern served in the Navy during WWII and in 1969 founded and was president of Apollo Piping Supply in Minneapolis, Visitation Thursday, 4:30-8:00 pm, Kapala- Glodek-Malone Funeral Home, 7800 Bass Lake Rd., New Hope. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 1:00 pm at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 7180 Hemlock Lane, Maple Grove, with visitation 1 hour prior. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. www.kapalaglodekmalone.com 763-535-4112

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April 15, 2012

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Richard Kotula

April 15, 2012

Vern, I shall miss you. You lived a good life and were a fine example for us to follow. To my cousins and their children, my condolences for your loss.

April 14, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shelley Sherf Hallermann

April 13, 2012

Phil it was nice to see you at your dad's wake. I am so sorry. I understand how it feels to be an orphan hang on to your family you all will help each other heal. It will take time and soon the smiles will come and the laughter will follow.

MARK LABOE

April 12, 2012

My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Your dad had a big impact in my life, and I will miss him.

Shawn and Amy Young

April 12, 2012

Phil and family...we were so sorry to hear of Vern's passing.He was a kind and wonderful man,and there are no words to truly express what a force he was in life and how missed he will be now that he is no longer with us.We have many fond memories of him. Embrace the ones that you hold dear and may they bring you solace in times of sorrow,but also make you smile in times of joy! We love you all!

Patty Klover

April 11, 2012

Phil,

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Kotula family.

Shelley Hallermann

April 11, 2012

He was the best boss ever. I truly will continue to remember him and see him again in Heaven. Shelley Sherf Hallermann

Bill and Kathy Kozlak

April 11, 2012

Sorry to read of the death of your loved one, Vern. May you find comfort in the fond memories created and left behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with all in the family and friends as you celebrate his life.

Doug Buckman

April 11, 2012

My most sincere condolences to Vern's family - he was and still is a positive inspiration in my life.

Tom Brown

April 10, 2012

My Sincere and heartfelt sympathies and condolences are with the entire family and friends of Vern Kotula. Tom Brown [email protected] or [email protected] 612-801-8207

Polly Irsfeld Angvall

April 10, 2012

I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Vern's passing. My thoughts are with his children and grandchildren. I know he will be missed.

April 10, 2012

I will miss you Vern you were the best father in law, father and grandfather. R.I.P Vern

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