Susan Elaine Kotarba

I first met Susan while working my first librarian assignment at Ford Warren. Her support and kindness followed me throughout my DPL career. I am sad she is gone but appreciate having known her.
Condolences to her family.

With her vivacity, Susan was a force for transformation; with her kindness, she brought out the best in everyone who worked with her; through her calm, she guided public library services through challenging times. I am so grateful for her leadership and for the mark she left on our community. Wishing the Kotarba family the best during this difficult time.

It was an honor and a privilege to be a friend to Susan when I worked at the Denver Public Library. Rest peacefully, my friend.

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Susan was kind and a joy to work with and know. Heartfelt condolences to all of you, May she rest in peace.
Daryl Fields

I worked with Susan for several years while working as a librarian at the Decker library. She was a wonderful leader and mentor to me during the first years of my career. Her steady leadership and thoughtfulness were appreciated by her colleagues at DPL. She will certainly be missed.

I had the great honor of working with Susan for many years. Susan was a wonderful mentor and library advocate. She will be missed.

Susan Kotarba served as my supervisor at Barnum/Westwood before I retired in 2003. I was consistently impressed by her organizational skills and professionalism. In particular, I admired her exceptional leadership in libraries. She treated me with the utmost respect and provided competent guidance during my final year and a half at DPL. I gained valuable knowledge and insights under her mentorship.