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Delbert A. Cota
September 28, 1945 – May 6, 2024
Delbert Alfred Cota, 78, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, from a brief battle of cancer.
Del was born in Prairie du Chien, WI, on September 28, 1945, son of the late Hazel (Stender) Reed Cota. He married Penelope "Penny" Cota on February 4, 1979. She predeceased him on June 16, 1981. Del loved attending St Peter's church and working as a lifeguard in high school. He graduated from Prairie du Chien High School in 1963 and joined the military shortly thereafter where he served honorably in the Air Force. He went on to work for the United States Postal Office, as a mail carrier in Beloit, WI. He later transferred to the Madison Post Office and retired from there. As a mail carrier Del grew to hate the Wisconsin winters and the cold so, it came to no surprise when he moved to Florida once he retired.
Del was a very loving, kind-hearted, and giving man, who loved spending time with his family and friends. Even though he retired in Florida he always made time to come back to Wisconsin to visit family and friends, during the summer months of course! He loved to read and was an avid pet lover. He enjoyed spending time with his dogs, Maggie and Bailey, going on bus trips to the Brewer's games, bowling, and playing softball. He continued playing on a senior softball league during retirement. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Cota, FL; five stepchildren: Matthew Hubbard, Christopher Hubbard, Dennis (Cathie) White, Carrie (Rick) Sullivan, and Tony White; nine step-grandchildren: Quinn (Lindsey) White, Aidan White, Cassie Mory, Ashley (Josh) Hughes, Trevor (Alex) Sullivan, Heather (Rafael) Godinez, Adam White, Sarah White, and Spencer White; and 17 step-great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his sisters: Frances (Peter) Dohse and June (William) Linzenmeyer; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his mother and his wife, Penny, he is predeceased by his sisters: Elizabeth "Betty" deLorimier, Beverly Daniels, Lois Lucas, and Cheri Cota; and brothers: David Reed and James Cota.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Milton Lawns Memorial Park, 2200 Milton Ave, Janesville, WI.
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Mark Hammer
September 14, 2024
I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to call Del my friend. I played senior softball with him in Sarasota, Florida. He truly was a kind, caring gentleman and everyone in the League will miss him. Condolences to the family and rest in peace my friend.
Sincerely,
Mark Hammer
Bob D'Angelo
September 6, 2024
Del was a friend and colleague. He was a very kind gentleman who never spoke badly of anyone. His friendly smile and caring attitude will be missed by all that knew him.
Rest well , my friend
Bob D'Angelo
Darryl McCants
June 14, 2024
As a recent Retired Letter Carrier I worked with Dell at Westside Station in Madison WI. Starting out my carrying career i bounced around the city landing at Westside as a PTF. Trying to learn wasn´t easy but once I got the hang of it then things started to get easier. Getting to know other carriers was the best way of finding out the tricks of the trade, and old Dell always gave me a nod, or some funny quip. I´am sure he made many friends throughout his life, so his passing may be sad, but also meaningful to all of us. RIP Dell now it´s time to go sit on God´s lap!
Nadine Reinhardt
June 14, 2024
Jean, i am so sorry for your loss . I think of you daily . Nadine
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