Ivan Kokotovich

Ivan Nicholas Kokotovich, 78, of Goodells, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. He was born in Detroit December 14, 1940, son of the late Nick and Slava (Brkljacic) Kokotovich. Ivan was united in marriage to Stephanie Milosic October 9, 1965.

He proudly served his country with the United States Navy on the USS Forrestal. He was employed for DTE Energy as a Supervisor for over 30 years. Ivan was an active parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church in Memphis.

He enjoyed pheasant hunting, cutting wood and mowing grass. Some of his favorite memories were on the family’s 40 acre property located in Gladwin. It was his little piece of paradise.  Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family whom he very much adored.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Stephanie of 54 years, his children: Ivan (Donna) Kokotovich, Ken (Lisa) Kokotovich, and Chris (Jen) Kokotovich; grandchildren: Bryan (Abby), Aaron (Leslie), Kyle , Keith Jr., Kayla , Hunter , Chloe , and Logan ; brother: Nick (Dorothy) Kokotovich; sisters-in-laws: Sandy Kokotovich, Theresa Ulrich, Virginia (Glen) Weidner, and Saundra Milosic; brother-in-law: Joseph (Elaine) Milosic.

He was preceded in death by his son: Keith Kokotovich Sr.; three brothers-in-laws; one sister; and one brother.

The family honors the memory of Ivan and invites you to visit and share memories Sunday, October 20, 2019, from 4-8:00 p.m. and Monday, October 21, 2019, from 2-8:00 p.m. at Kaatz Funeral Directors, Richmond. Rite of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m.  Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Memphis with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Fr. Joseph Mallia, pastor will officiate.

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or “Wishes of the Family”.