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KARL MANFRED KOTTLOWSKI (June 23, 1941 – July 20, 2018) With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Karl Manfred Kottlowski, who died peacefully on July 20, 2018, at the age of 77. He is survived by his one true love and devoted wife of 55 years, Sharon (Brown) Kottlowski. He was a loving and proud father to his three daughters, Kay (Kottlowski) Parent, Susan (Kottlowski) Williams, and Christine (Kottlowski) Poarch, and sons-in-law Bruce Parent, Michael Williams, and Michael Poarch. He was also a cherished grandfather to Breanna and Holly Parent, David and Julie Williams, and Regan, Grant, and Riley Poarch. Born on June 23, 1941, in Lafayette, Indiana, he was the son of the late Harold Kottlowski and Esther (Jefferson) Kottlowski, and big brother to David Kottlowski and Krista (Kottlowski) Jones. From the stories he shared, he was a spirited child, who at an early age, learned the importance of a strong work ethic and financial responsibility, a deep Lutheran faith, and a good education. These were core values that he carried with him, and instilled within all of us. He graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration, and was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. Over the course of his life, he was a respected and accomplished businessman, and lived with his family in Massachusetts, New York, Missouri, and then Louisiana. He worked for Reynolds Tobacco Company as a Chain Account Manager, and for JEDCO as Director of the Business Development Program, in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. He was also the owner of KMK & Associates, providing management consulting services to local businesses in Louisiana. Although his primary passion was spending time with his family, and especially his grandchildren, he was an avid reader often having multiple in-progress novels spread throughout the house. He especially loved historical documentaries and the colorful adventures of James Bond. His favorite personal pastime was playing golf, which he often enjoyed with his sons-in-law, at Grand Ridge Golf Club (formerly Willowdale) in Luling, Louisiana. He was a very spiritual man, and a committed Lutheran, who regularly attended First English Lutheran Church in Metairie, Louisiana. He had an appreciation for good food, and was blessed with a metabolism that allowed him to fully enjoy it. He was a kind and affectionate man, who was polite, articulate, and always well-dressed. He will be forever loved, and sadly missed. A very special thank you goes out to our mother who immersed herself in the compassionate care of our father in the last years and months of his life. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 25 at 11:30 am at First English Lutheran Church, 3701 Cleary Ave., Metairie, Louisiana (504-455-5562), followed by a luncheon at the family home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First English Lutheran Church. Arrangements by L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home. To view or sign the online guest book, please visit www.muhleisen.com

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Karl Manfred Kottlowski

June 23, 1941 - July 20, 2018

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