Bernard M. Kot

Bernie Kot passed away Friday, March 22, 2013 in Kalamazoo. He was born December 16, 1925 in Kalamazoo, the son of Michael and Barbara (Rycaj) Kot. Bernie proudly served his country in the 83rd Infantry of the U. S. Army during WWII, and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Kalamazoo and St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Parchment. Bernie was active in many organizations serving his local community: Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, VFW Post 36, and St. Mary Men’s Club. He was employed in sales for A.C. Foundry. Bernie was an accomplished golfer and took special pride in his ethnic heritage particularly during the Easter and Christmas seasons. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Walla Doleski, Stella Fisher, Sophie Juzwiak and infant sister Felice. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jennie (Hasiec) Kot, whom he married April 17, 1948 and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Sunday, March 24 from 4-7PM at Parchment Redmond Funeral Home, 2300 East G Ave., 269-349-7735, where a rosary will be recited at 6PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, March 25 at 10AM at St. Mary Catholic Church, 939 Charlotte St., Kalamazoo, Fr. David Grondz, celebrant and Fr. Stanley Witek, concelebrant. Interment with full military honors will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kalamazoo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church or the Kalamazoo Humane Society. www.redmondfuneralhomes.net