Edward J. Kotze

Edward J. Kotze, 93, died Friday, February 5, 2016. He was born January 4, 1923; son of the late Julia (Putera) and John Kotze. Edward was the husband of the late Mary (Libricz) Kotze.

Edward was a member of St. Annes Church of Bethlehem. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army Air Corps. He worked at Western Electric for 35 years before retiring. Edward loved wood working and he was an avid fisherman.

Edward is survived by his children, Nancy Kotze of Bethlehem and John Kotze, husband of Debra, of Maryland; brother, William Kotze and step granddaughters, Jenai Gress and Courtney Dittmar. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Kotze.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 8:30-9:30am at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 with a Mass of Christian burial to follow at 10am at St. Annes Church, 450 E. Washington Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18017. Burial to follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Food for the Poor, 6401 Lyons Rd. Coconut Creek, Fl 33073 or to St. Annes Church.

Cemetery
Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Visitation
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Funeral Mass
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
10:00 AM
St. Anne's Catholic Church
450 Washington Ave.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531