John Michael Kotenko's Obituary
John Michael Kotenko, age 63, of Edmore passed away on Wednesday June 2, 2021 at Regency at Bluffs Park in Ann Arbor Michigan. He was born on April 8, 1957 in Saginaw County, to John and Frances (Jacubczak) Kotenko and raised in the Saginaw Area. John and Char were married in 1993. They had met at a beach in Saginaw. John was employed by Big Chief Sugar of Bay City, Michigan for 18 years in the packaging department. John enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling and watching hockey especially Detroit Red Wings. He most enjoyed the time spent with his family.
John is survived by his daughters, April Kotenko of Edmore, Sarah Peterson of Vestaburg and son, David (Ricca) Peterson of Edmore; brother, Ron (Susan) Kotenko; sisters, Grace (Richard) Salm, Joyce (Wayne) Seymour, Susie Carelli; nephews, Michael (Kristin) Kotenko, Jonathan (Karli) Kotenko; great nieces, Ella Kotenko, Melody Kotenko; great nephew Jasper Kotenko.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Char (Patterson) Kotenko; his parents; and brother-in-law, Tom Carelli.
A funeral service will take place at 4:00pm on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Brigham Funeral Chapel in Edmore with Pastor John Martin officiating. The Family will greet friends on Saturday, June 5 from 4-7pm and from 3:00pm until time of service on Sunday.
Per families request feel free to dress casually.
Contributions may be made to the family.
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