July 19, 1929 - January 17, 2017ROBERT L. KOTVA, 87, of Chester, IL, passed away at 11:16 pm,Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at his home in Chester, IL.
He was born to the late Emil Theodore and Florence Catharine (nee:Bruch) Kotva on July 19, 1929 in Belleville, Illinois.
Robert was ordained an Oblate of Mary Immaculate and served his priesthood in Yukon. He left the priesthood and married Zelma J. Moeller. She preceded him in death on January 16, 1996.
Survivors: 1 Sister: Susan Neal, Ohio
Caregiver: Destinie Nicole Kelso
Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
Preceded in death by: Parents, Wife - Zelma Kotva and 1 Infant Brother
It was Robert's wish to donate his remains to science.