Rita Claire (Jobst) Kotz Obituary

We announce the death of Rita Claire (Jobst) Kotz of Saint Paul, Minnesota, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, who passed away on August 10, 2026, at the age of 93. Rita Claire will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Dr. Eugene Kotz; and her grandchildren, Olivia Becker, Jack Becker and Gracie Becker. She is survived by: her children, Paul Kotz (Jan Joseph), Thomas Kotz, Eugene Kotz II and Karen Becker (Dean Becker); her grandchildren, Kali Barlau (Bob Barlau), Rebecca Kotz, Victoria Kotz, Lauren Kotz and Griffin Becker; and her great grandchildren, Ashton Barlau and Zander Barlau. She is also survived by her children, a loyal friend, and a lover of all dogs.

Memorials preferred to Lyngblomsten Care Center (https://lyngblomsten.org) in Saint Paul.