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Daniel Kothmann Obituary
Daniel S. Kothmann CHESAPEAKE - Daniel Scott Kothmann, M.D., 44, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Linda Long; his children, John Edward Kothmann and Sara Marie Kothmann; his parents, Richard Edward and Patti Ann Kothmann of Pittsburgh, Pa.; his brother and sister-in-law, Bruce David Kothmann and Andrea Kahn-Kothmann of Philadelphia; and his sister and brother-in-law, Holly Kothmann Cockrell and Charles Cockrell of Huntsville, Ala. Dr. Kothmann was born in Pittsburgh, and was a graduate of Churchill High School. He received both his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Virginia. His residency was at the University of Florida in Jacksonville where he also completed a fellowship in musculoskeletal imaging. He returned to the Hampton Roads area as a radiologist. He currently practiced with Chesapeake Radiologists, Ltd. Dr. Kothmann was a fellow of the American College of Radiology. Dr. Kothmann, a beach lover, was an avid fisherman. He relished the pursuit of interesting artifacts, including seashells, arrowheads and sharks' teeth. He also enjoyed golf and was a member and long-time supporter of the University of Virginia Glee Club and The Virginia Gentlemen. A celebration of Dan's life will be held Tuesday at noon on the lawn of his residence in Chesapeake. A visitation for family and friends will be held today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel, 2690 Bridge Road, Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Glee Club, by mail at Newcomb Hall, P.O. Box 400715, SAC Box 132, Charlottesville, VA 22903, or online at www.virginiagleeclub.org. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Kothmann
November 5, 2008
Dear Bruce and Holly,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Milton Koutavas (Jacksonville, FL)
Kim Harris
October 31, 2008
Linda,
I did not have a chance to get to know Dan very well, but I did enjoy the stories you would tell at work. From reading all of these entries, he was obviously not only a very gifted radiologist, but also a cherished friend, respected colleague, valued mentor, treasured roommate, dedicated football fan, talented singer, seasoned fisherman, and a memorable comedian. All of that coupled with loving husband
and dedicated father make him someone who will go missed by all who loved him. I hope that all of the wonderful memories, thoughts and prayers posted here help you, John and Sara through your difficult time.
The Harris Family
Kim, Pat, Noah, & Willow
Tammy (previous patient) & Tracy Sadler
October 28, 2008
Linda: I am both stunned and saddened to hear of Dan's passing. I did not know Dan well, but after reading these wonderful tributes, it is evident that he was quite special. I know that you and your family must be so thankful for the time that you had with him, but your heart must also be heavy at such a tremendous loss. I wish there were words of comfort that I could impart, but I hope that knowing that some many people care about you will give you strength as you face the days ahead. May you find comfort and peace knowing that Dan will live on in your heart, in your memories and in your children. With deepest sympathy,
Carol Bailey
October 27, 2008
I just wanted to tell you My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stuart and Jackie Paykel
October 26, 2008
Dear Linda, John and Sara,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda and Neal Connelly
October 24, 2008
Dear Pat, Ed, Bruce, Holly, Linda and children:
We knew Dan from infancy as we are close friends of Pat and Ed, actually childhood friends of Pat, Dan's mother. We watched this wonderful couple make a loving home, a happy and strong environment for their beautiful children, Dan, Bruce and Holly. With much love and pride they supported their talents, educations and their ability to pursue their dreams. We are so saddened that he has been taken from all of you too soon. We did not have the opportunity to know Dan as an adult but know that the presence in his life of such loving parents and siblings, helped make him the wonderful caring person that he was.
To Linda and children; our hearts are heavy for your loss and we will remember you in our thoughts and prayers.
To Bruce and Holly; be assured that our prayers are being offered up on behalf of each of you and you will be kept close to our hearts.
David Rhoads
October 24, 2008
I feel very lucky to have lived with Dan for four years at UVA as an undergraduate. His sense of humor, intellect and kindness made living with him a fun and rewarding time. We went to many UVA football and basketball games together cheering for the Wahoos in victory or defeat. We listened to music, watched David Letterman, ate late night pizzas and countless other college activities. Dan is a major part of many fond college memories for me and many others I know. Dan was a wonderful person and we are all lucky to have shared part of our lives with him. May God provide you peace and comfort during this difficult time but also know that Dan's spirit and our memories of him carry on.
Gretchen Grindle
October 24, 2008
Dear Bruce, Holly, and Mr. & Mrs. Kothmann,
Your family has touched many lives, and I am sure there are many hearts in sympathy with you during this sad time, including ours.
With deepest sympathy,
Gretchen Grindle and Geoff Camphire
Yvette Siuda Conte
October 24, 2008
Dear Kothmann Family,
I was so sad to hear about Dan. I was in school with Dan from elementary through college at UVa. He was always the tallest and smartest boy in the class! Dan was liked by everyone. What a great loss. I wish you peace.
Dennis Spahr
October 24, 2008
Dear Kothmann family -
I'm so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. I was privileged to know Dan back in high school. He helped me through Chemistry 2 and he and I survived wearing the ugliest tuxedoes in history as part of Churchill's Chamber Choir.
My deepest sympathy to your family. May God bless you and comfort you.
Lisa Caswell Johnson
October 23, 2008
Dear Kothmann family,
I knew Dan in highschool and remember him fondly from a capella and chamber choir. One of our favorite choir songs was "The Marosa" or Psalm 23:
For Dan- "The Lord's My Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me down to lie. In pastures green he leadeth me the quiet waters by..." May you be at peace.
My prayers are with you all...
Mark Patrick
October 23, 2008
I had the honor of living with Dan during his first year at UVA and remember his laughter and sense of humor like it was yesterday. I am glad I was able to share that amazing time with him. It is clear as I read through the words left by people he touched through the years that Dan's sincere care for those around him, his wonderful sense of humor, and his intellectual brilliance came together beautifully in a life of monumental and permanent impact. To his wife, children, and extended friends and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences at this extremely difficult time.
October 23, 2008
Pat, Ed, Holly and Bruce.
May it help in some way to know that old friends are sharing your sorrow. We have fond and happy memories of your family and the good times we had in our old neighborhood.
Faith can place a candle in the darkest night.
JoAnne and Fred Grejda Pinehurst , New Carolina
Gale Bracy
October 22, 2008
Dr. Long
Dearest Linda,
I was truly destressed when Lisa called to tell of Dan's death. As I sat Tuesday next to my husband's death bed my heart ached for us both. Your voice was always so sweet when you would speak of Dan and I know you will truly miss him. As you were celebrating Dan's life at your home my Jimmy died in mine.
My heart mourned for my love of 41 years and I know you were mourning for the future you would have had with Dan. I am always here anytime day or night if you need to talk to someone who will almost know exactly how you feel. Please know you are in my prayers. Gale
Barbara Crowson
October 22, 2008
Dear Dr. Long,
We are so sorry to learn about the death of your husband. He was always so happy whenever we were around him and we often talked about your two kids. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Blessings,
Barbara and Revel Crowson (from CBC)
Ruth Lynn Wynn
October 22, 2008
Dr. Long,
I am a patient of yours. I am so sorry to hear about your husband . Please know that you and your children are in my thoughts and prayers.
April Zavala
October 22, 2008
Dr. Long, I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Kothmann and playing his trivia. We would discuss the Steelers games and he would teach me if I had medical questions. He was a very smart and nice man. He will be missed tramendusly. He was very proud of his family as well. He would share the family vaccation photos with us. I will always remember him every Christmas with each and every ornament I have from him and every Steelers game I watch. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this trying time and may God give you the peace you need to make it through these days and the ones ahead. I feel such great sorrow.
Cori Ketcherside
October 22, 2008
I so enjoyed our workdays together, talking about our kids, our own childhood memories, funny stories and trivia. I will really miss him.
dave adair
October 21, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Molly Duncan
October 21, 2008
Linda and family, I'm so sorry about your loss. If there is anything I can do to help you thru these times, please let Lesa know. You are in Aldersgate Methodist Church's and my prayers. Peace be with you.
Pamela Smith
October 21, 2008
Dear Linda, I am so sorry to hear about Dan. Please feel free to call me at any time if I can be of any help. Pam Smith
Kenda Council
October 21, 2008
Linda - Michael and I are thinking about you and your children and were saddened to hear of your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this extremely difficult time.
Judi Rogers, CRNA
October 21, 2008
Dr. Long,
I am so saddened by the passing of your beloved husband. All of us who work with you at the Surgery Center of Chesapeake send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. You all are in our prayers and thoughts.
Janice Smith
October 21, 2008
DR. Long & Family:
I am a patient of yours of live in your neighborhood. I was so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Please know that you, your children and family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your memories will keep Dan forever alive in your heart.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Janice Smith
Cindy Muse
October 21, 2008
I am so sorry about your loss. I worked with Dr. Kothmann for several years in which I will forever remember. Along with his guidance and knowledge I learned alot. However, his laughter and happiness he showed to all will never be erased from my heart. You will be missed greatly by myself and many others on this earth.
Carolyn Purvis
October 21, 2008
Dr. Long and family,
The physicians and staff of OB/GYN Physicians, Inc., in Franklin extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers.
Carla Mayer
October 21, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time of mourning. MRI & CT Diagnostics
David Buerger
October 21, 2008
Dan, Fred Grejda and I lived a wonderful childhood together in Pittsburgh. These memories will always be with me, even though Dan has moved on to a higher calling. We had sleepovers in Dan's treehouse, played hockey in Hal's driveway, and played football with the Big Kids vs. the Little Kids (all our little brothers and their friends) in Fred's side yard. I was lucky enough to see Dan periodically through our college and medical school years - and remember well a round of golf he treated me to at the UVA golf course. Dan was everything you would want in a friend. All the Buergers will be praying for the Kothmann family.
Christopher Tickle (UVa CLAS '84)
October 20, 2008
I was terribly saddened to hear of Dan's passing. I had the privilege of singing with him in the UVA Glee Club, and I remember him as a young man of incredible kindness. I hope that many former Glee Clubbers can join their voices in celebration of his life and his love of the group. ALthough I cannot be there, I will be singing in my heart and offering prayers for peace and healing for your family.
Tandy Coyle
October 20, 2008
Dr Long, We are so very sorry for your loss. It's difficult to put into words how saddened we are for you and your children. I can still picture you and Dan sitting on the church pew and picking up the kids from children's church. You have such a beautiful family. We will be praying for you and family. Love, Richie, Tandy, Emily and Parker Coyle
Nancy Hahn
October 20, 2008
Dear Linda, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kothmann, Bruce, and Holly,
Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am to hear of Dan's passing. He was a loving husband, a proud father, a perfect son, and an admirable big brother.
Growing up across the street from the Kothmann's was a treat in itself. They were practically my second family. Dan, Bruce, and Holly were like the Three Musketeers. They were always together. Their love and support for one another is still as strong as ever and that bond will endure forever.
My deepest condolences are with all of you during this very difficult time. Dan will never be forgotten.
Fred and Madeline Grejda
October 20, 2008
Dr Long and Family,
Dan was my first friend in our old Pittsburgh neighborhood.
We spent many a summer day playing baseball, football, and tennis with the old Kingsdale gang. Life took us in different directions as we went to college, pursed our careers and moved away form Pittsburgh. The stories of our childhood and memories of good times with Dan are never far from my thoughts.
I send you condolences and prayers from both me and my wife Madeline. Dan always had a smile, a good word and sense of humor that kept the old gang laughing.
Hazel Ogle
October 20, 2008
What a pleasure to have known Dr. Kothmann, he always made me laugh with his great since of humor!
He was a very kind and personable man, he will truly be missed.
My prayers and thoughts are with him and his family!
Patti Ferari
October 20, 2008
Dear Ed; Pat; Bruce; Holly; Linda and dear children:
I cannot put into words the sadness I feel for all of you. Dan was a wonderful Son; Husband and Father: and Brother. He will be greatly missed!
Thinking of all of you at this very sad time.
Love,
Patti and Sam Ferari
Monroeville, PA
Marc Zand
October 20, 2008
I lived with Dan for two years at UVA as well. My memories of Dan only bring smiles and laughs from hacking up the golf course, football games, nerf basketball in the dorm and just hanging out watching sportcenter.
Dan left a tremendous impression on me and I will miss him greatly.
My deepest condolences to his family.
Marsha Jurewicz
October 20, 2008
Dr. Long, I am absolutely crushed at your loss. I am keeping your family in my prayers. I can see Dan dropping off Sara and John at preschool like it was just yesterday --I am thinking now about the many conversations I had with you because Dan was always concerned about providing them with the absolute best education. He was a great father and will be dearly missed.
Sally Baeza(Crescent Drugs)
October 20, 2008
Dr Linda Long and family
I am very sorry for the lose of your love one may the love of your children and family and friends carry you through your grief you are in our prayers and may god bless you always
Brian McGrath
October 20, 2008
I lived with Dan for two years while we were undergraduates at the University of Virginia. Dan was always happy and brought us many laughs. I have many fond memories of UVA as the result of Dan. My condolences to Dan's wife, children and family.
Beverly Credle
October 20, 2008
I had the pleasure of workig with Dr. Kothmann for many years. My prayers go out to the family. May the Lord continue to bless you and keep you during this time and in the days ahead.
Carole Naibauer, Lakeview OB/GYN Office, Smithfield
October 20, 2008
Dr. Long and family,
Deepest heartfelt wishes go out to you, your children and families during this time of loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
ZINA SATCHELL
October 20, 2008
MY PRAYS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. FROM THE LADY'S AT NDC RADIOLOGY. WE ONLY WORK WITH HIM A FEW TIMES, BUT HE TRULY WAS A KIND MAN.
Carlene Echols (Obici)
October 20, 2008
Dear Linda,
I was so sorry to hear about your husband. Even though I never met him, I remember some of the stories you shared. My heart goes out to you. May you find the strength to get through this--for yourself, your 2 beautiful children, and for Dan.
Jennifer Powell
October 20, 2008
Dr. Long,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Jacquelynn Baldwin
October 20, 2008
On behalf of the Doctors and Staff of Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, I wish to convey our heartfelt sympathy to your family. The community lost a great physician but nothing can compare to you and your children's great loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathleen Slape
October 20, 2008
I've worked with Dr. Kothmann for two years and I truely enjoyed working with him. He always had us cracking up here with his music triva questions and jokes. He always made sure to keep the daily break section of the newspaper for me to read the horoscopes because he wanted to know "what's going on today?" He will be greatly missed around our office, it will not be the same without him here.
Richard Cory, Dave Watts and Dan on the course at DeerCreek in Jax, FL (circa 1994)
Greg Wynn
October 20, 2008
As a friend and instructor of Dan during his residency and fellowship in Jacksonville I had the pleasure and honor to work with him in the hospital and enjoy his company on the golf course away from work. He was an outstanding person and a talented and knowledgeable physician. Everyone who knew Dan respected and liked him for these qualities. I am happy that our paths crossed for a five year period and very saddened that such a fine individual is no longer with us. I will always appreciate the impact he made on my life and the many great memories he left me.
Hugh Wolcott
October 20, 2008
Linda:
We are most sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your children.
Dix and Jane Wolcott
Dan at the dinner honoring him at the completion of his fellowship and honoring the residents finishing that year also (06/1995)
Greg Wynn
October 20, 2008
As a friend and instructor of Dan during his residency and fellowship in Jacksonville I had the pleasure and honor to work with him in the hospital and enjoy his company on the golf course away from work. He was an outstanding person and a talented and knowledgeable physician. Everyone who knew Dan respected and liked him for these qualities. I am happy that our paths crossed for a five year period and very saddened that such a fine individual is no longer with us. I will always appreciate the impact he made on my life and the many great memories he left me.
October 20, 2008
Dr. Kothmann's family is in all of our thoughts and prayers. He will always be remembered by us during every Steelers and UVA football games!!
Linda Craft
October 20, 2008
Dr. Long and family,
I am so sorry to here about Dan. God be with you and you are in my prayers.
Linda Craft
April Zavala
October 20, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. Dr Kothmann will always be remembered. I will think about him every Steelers and UVA game I see. We are all here for you and will be happy to help with anything you might need.
LINDA JOE
October 20, 2008
MY CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR LOVE ONES, MAY GOD BE WITH YOU DURING YOU TROUBLED TIMES.
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