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Ronald Kottwitz Obituary
FRANKLINVILLE -- Ronald R. Kottwitz of Main Street, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, August 8, 2025, under the wonderful care of the doctors, nurses and staff at the Olean General Hospital.
Ron was born December 12, 1943, in Olean and was the son of Reinhold and Adeline Struble Kottwitz. On July 3, 1965, in the St. Philomena Roman Catholic Church he married Mary Alice Miller who survives.
Ron was first and foremost a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He attended Cuba High School where he was involved in football, basketball, and track. If you knew Ron- you knew what a caring, loving, gentle man he could be. You enjoyed his easiness to laugh and his willingness to help when called upon. Some of you were the benefactors of his green thumb and the vegetables that grew in his garden. Ron was happiest being outdoors hunting, fishing, or just being with family.
Ron worked for Onterio Knife Co. for 43 years, retiring in 2007. Ron attended of St. Philomena Roman Catholic Church of Franklinville for much of his life. In recent years he enjoyed the people he bowled with in the local seniors bowling league.
Along with his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Alice of Franklinville, Ronald is survived by; 2 sons, Chad (Venus) Kottwitz of Snellville, GA and Stephen Kottwitz of Eugene, OR and 3 grandchildren, Noah, Emma, and Bella; his brother, Dave (Barb) Kottwitz and several nieces and nephews.
Ronald was predeceased by; his parents; his infant son, Mark, and siblings, Earl Kottwitz and Sylvia Hagen.
Friends will be received at the Babbitt & Easton Funeral Home 7 North Main Street Franklinville on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00pm. A funeral service will be held at St. Philomena's Roman Catholic Church, 26 Plymouth Ave, Franklinville on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 10:00am where the Rev. Rev. Charles Johnson will officiate. Online condolences may be made at https://www.babbitteastonfh.com/
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Catholic Charities Outreach Food Pantry, 28 Park Square, Franklinville, NY 14737
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