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In Memoriam

Frederick Kottenstette '50

Frederick Kottenstette '50, brother of William '59 (also deceased), Thomas '51 (also deceased) and James '52, passed away on January 20, 2023.

"Fred 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 long-term members at St. Agatha Catholic Church where they were blessed 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." Click here to view the full obituary

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Agatha Church (1860 Northam Rd., Upper Arlington, OH 43221) on Tuesday, January 24 at 11:00 am. 

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

We join the prayers of the community of Regis Jesuit with yours for the repose of Frederick's soul and the consolation of his family and all those who loved him. May he rest in peace.
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