Frederick T. Kottenstette

Frederick T. Kottenstette, age 90, returned to his eternal home to join his family members on January 20th, 2023. Fred, the eldest of 10 children was born 7/9/1932 in Denver, CO to Frank and Maurine Kottenstette. He graduated from Regis High School and the Colorado School of Mines. He married his love Marjorie Duff following graduation and they moved to Houston, TX. He worked there as a petroleum refining engineer. Family life ensued with children and moves back to Denver and then on to New Jersey through the years. Marge and Fred settled in Columbus, Ohio in 1965 where Fred worked for the Celanese Plastic Corporation and finished his career serving as a consultant for them.

They were active longterm members at St. Agatha Catholic Church where they were blest with many friendships. Fred volunteered for decades with JOIN (Joint Organization for Inner City Needs), was the founding member of the St. Vincent de Paul group, Serra Club and the church gardener. Through the years he enjoyed bread baking, the love of astronomy and was the backyard dahlia king.

Marge and Fred were the proud parents of Virginia (Paul), Tom (Laura), Ed (Donna), Robert (Julie), Andy (Desi), and Dan (Jayma). They loved the joy and energy brought into their lives by their 15 grandchildren and 15 great grands.

Both Fred and Marge were excellent role models in their faith, love for others and service to their community. Fred will be missed for his generosity, upbeat attitude and gratitude to those around him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister Pat, and brothers Tom and Bill.

He and his family appreciate the excellent care he received at the Forum, First Community Healthcare and National Church Residence Hospice.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Agatha Church, 1860 Northam Rd. Upper Arlington, OH on Tuesday January 24, 2023 at 11 am. Visitation will be prior to the service at 10-11 in the Kennedy Parish Center. A meal will follow at that location.

In lieu of flowers, suggestions of donation to your special charity or St. Vincent de Paul or Serra Club at St. Agatha.