My heart goes out to Bob, Adam, TJ, family and all who loved Julie. Julie was a caring and giving friend and you couldn’t ask for a better neighbor. Whether it was sharing cookies at  Christmas time, or  blowing the snow off the sidewalks, that allowed school kids to safley walk up the sidewalk to catch the bus, she was there. Julie was one of those people that always did just a bit more to help others—because that was just her nature.  She also helped neighbors in times of difficulty, like with a neighbor battling cancer,  to name just one instance. I  remember when my youngest son & husband were outside rescuing squirrel babies after a 60 mi. an hour windstorm blew through and blew their nest down .  My son was upset that the squirrels wouldn’t have  a place to live anymore because the whole tree blew down. Then, out comes Julie, with a plate of freshly baked cookies to bring some happiness to the situation! 
We are still deeply saddened by her unexpected passing , and we will certainly miss her kind & giving heart.  By her example, she was one of people that put the “kind” back in humanKIND. 
Your long time neighbors will miss you dearly, dear Julie!  
Namaste,
Lelia, Tom  & Austin Ventling

I have many fond and happy memories of my cousin, Julie. We were close in age and spent a lot of time together. We spent a fair amount of time at each other's homes. I remember spending the night at her house, and Grandma Grames would give us money to go uptown & buy penny candy. We would go to the dime store for candy, and then to Houck's Drug Store for nickel cokes and comic books. Sometimes Grandma would meet us uptown and treat us to lunch at the Coffee Cup. I remember going camping with Julie and Aunt Marilyn and spending a lot of time at the beach.  We always had fun together. I will miss Julie, but she will live on in my memories.

Fun at Ft. Myers beach. You will be missed. Love you forever. RIP

We shared the love for the beach. Julie was one of a kind taken way too soon. Her family was her world. She always put everyone before her self. Her smile could light up a room. She loved her OSU Buckeyes she recently reached me about TJ upcoming daughter. I had it on my to do list to reach out and now I will never have the chance. I’m very sorry for your loss Bob and family.

Julie was my older cousin and I have fond memories of spending time with her when I was young. She was always there to lend support and comfort to anyone who needed it. She always had a smile and a contagious laugh that brought joy to those around her. She will be dearly missed so much that words cannot convey it. We will always love you Julie and be here for your family during this trying time and going forward.

We are so deeply saddened to hear of Julie's sudden passing. Julie is my younger cousin, and has always been a sweetheart. I knew her best in the 1980s when she worked in Findlay, our home at the time. She was so kind to my son Johnny, who was a toddler at the time. We saw her a few times a week at Kroger. She always had a time, a smile, a balloon, a cookie for Johnny. 
I know she went on to be a great wife and mother, you can feel her pride and love for her family just by looking at the family photos she would post on her Facebook page over the years.
Since then, living distances have separated us, and I last saw her a few years ago at a memorial for a family member. She was working hard in the kitchen that day, and made sure everyone was well fed, and also made sure everyone received one of her warm hugs. I also remember her great laugh and big smiles.
She will  always have a special place in our hearts. Rest in Peace, Julie.

OBITUARY

Julie A. Kottenstette

17 February, 1958 – 6 December, 2023

Schoedinger Northwest

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