Name: Celebration of Life for Michael S. Kottler M.D., J.D.
Start: 2019-03-12T23:30:00.000Z
End: 2019-03-13T01:30:00.000Z
Location: eremy Ranch Country Club

Michael S. Kottler,
M.D., J.D.
1940 ~ 2019
Michael S. Kottler, M.D., J.D., 78 passed away March 9, 2019 in Park City, Utah with his family by his side. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 24, 1940 to Morris and Fay Kottler. Michael graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1958 and received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from M.I.T. in 1962. He was pursuing a master's degree in electrical engineering at U.C.L.A. when he met his wife of 54 years, Linda Oliva. They quickly started a family and raised three children together. After receiving his master's degree at U.C.L.A, Michael went to medical school at Case Western Reserve University. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Stanford University followed by a glaucoma fellowship under renowned Dr. Stephen M. Drance at the University of British Columbia. Michael and his family relocated to Salt Lake City in 1976 where he worked as a research professor at the University of Utah Medical School. He then opened a private practice in ophthalmology and, in 1986, founded the Rocky Mountain Eye Center. While continuing his private practice in ophthalmology, Michael went to law school and earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah in 1992.
Michael and Linda enjoyed traveling the world together. Michael also enjoyed playing golf, squash, and poker, betting on sports, and spending time with his family. Michael is loved and remembered for his gentle and compassionate nature and his pride and commitment to his family. Michael is survived by his wife, Linda, children Ruth (Tim) Hansen, David (Randi), and Sharon (Steve) Decker, brother Donald (Marlene), Sisters Susan (Sheldon) Karp, and Carolyn Kottler, grandchildren Sam and Talia Kottler, Solana Hansen, and Colter, Quinton and Abrianna Decker. An open house Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, March 12, from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Jeremy Ranch Country Club, 8770 Jeremy Road, Park City, UT, 84098. Friends who wish to make a donation in Michael's honor, please contribute to the Lewy Body Dementia Association or any other worthy cause.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Mar. 12 to Mar. 14, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Kottler

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Steve Demick

July 15, 2019

Dr. Kottler was a great man....he saved my life when I was three when I had a ruptured tumor from retinoplastoma in 1976 in Salt Lake City with chemotherapy for a year and over extensive treatments of radiation. Sorry I just found out of his passing....thank you. Steve Demick

Glenn Hoffmann

March 15, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Kottler. I was a patient of his for many years until his retirement. He was a kind and caring man, with a passion for knowledge. I was very fortunate to have him as my Dr. I am very sorry to hear of his passing.

Tony Coletti

March 14, 2019

I met Dr. Kottler in 2001 as I was a sales Rep who met with him. We soon became friends as our talks went from business to gambling on sports very quickly. Dr. Kottler was a pure joy to visit with, a true gentleman and someone who was always kind. I miss our conversations and his laughter.

Z L

March 14, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Alan Crandall

March 12, 2019

Linda
I am sorry to hear about Mike. I loved talking with him.
We used to share a room at the AGS. I am in surgery but hope to get up tonight. With best wishes
Alan

Maloney family hikes Willis Creek

Maloney Family

March 12, 2019

Dear Ruth & Tim & Solana, We are so sorry to learn about your Father's/Grandfather's death. We met him when he attended Solana's & Roma's soccer games a few years ago. He was a gentle, kind gentleman. Because of his humility, we would not have learned about his many accomplishments without the aid of his obituary today. Clearly, he was rare treasure. Please know your entire family stays in the thoughts and prayers of the Maloney family. Peace for you all, from Maria, Tom & Roma Jane Maloney

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