Carolyn L. Kottke Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 25, 2025, at the age of 92, Carolyn L. Kottke (Athens, Wisconsin) passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carolyn L. Kottke to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Laufer and Adeline Laufer (Braun); her husband Roy; her daughter Carla Goetz; her sons-in-law, Edward Schultz and Jeff McNeely; her sisters, Hildegarde, Aurelia, Vernette, Louise and Marie; and her pet Tinkie (Also).
She is survived by: her children, Yvonne Schultz, Kim Kottke, Kelly Kottke and Ken Kottke; her son-in-law Brad Goetz; and her grandchildren, Amy Schultz (Pete), Sara Schmitt (Nic), Arlee Stevens (Frank), Jodi Kluczinske (Mike), Adam McNeely (Andrea), Kristen Schoen (Ryan), Lorin Kuester (Matt), Brandon McNeely, Ashley Kottke (Don Resch) and Jonathon Kottke. She is also survived by her eighteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home (312 Caroline St, Athens, WI 54411). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 at 5:00 PM at the Athens Funeral Home.
