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A Celebration of Garland's life will be held in his hometown of Pine City, Minnesota early summer 2023. An announcement will be posted on this site and in the local paper once details are arranged.

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Obituary

Garland Lee Kotek (Gar) passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his Mesa, Arizona home on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the age of 82. The day was bright and beautiful, just like Garland.

Garland was born on March 10, 1940, to Bernard and Adeline Kotek of Pine City, Minnesota. He was the first of two sons and spent his childhood years on the family farm in Pine City. Garland enjoyed all aspects of farming, …

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Memories & condolences

A few years ago, Gar and Kaye came to visit us at a Timeshare in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.  We stayed in an old cabin at…

A few years ago, Gar and Kaye came to visit us at a Timeshare in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.  We staye…

A few years ago, Gar and Kaye came to visit us at a Timeshare in…

Kate and family,

Our sincere sympathy to you.  Garland was such a good friend and my childhood neighbor.  Many memories.

Kate and family,

Our sincere sympathy to you.  Garland was such a good friend and my childhood neigh…

Kate and family,

Our sincere sympathy to you.  Garland was such a…

Sincere condolences to you Kaye and family Gar was a friend and coworker for many years at Pine Tech he was always fair…
Sincere condolences to you Kaye and family Gar was a friend and coworker for many years at Pine Tec…
Sincere condolences to you Kaye and family Gar was a friend and …
Kaye and family,We are so sorry to hear of Gar’s passing.Gar was so kind and a very sweet man. We always enjoyed talkin…
Kaye and family,We are so sorry to hear of Gar’s passing.Gar was so kind and a very sweet man. We a…
Kaye and family,We are so sorry to hear of Gar’s passing.Gar was…

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What was Garland's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue
What were Garland's favorite vacation spots?
Crosslake, Minnesota, anywhere in the US.
Crosslake, Minnesota, anywhere in the US.
Crosslake, Minnesota, anywhere in the US.
What were Garland's favorite ways to exercise?
Garland was not a fan of exercise but, out of love, he did walk with his wife Kaye.
Garland was not a fan of exercise but, out of love, he did walk with his wife Kaye.
Garland was not a fan of exercise but, out of love, he did walk with his wife Kaye.
What were Garland's favorite ways to spend free time?
Using technology of any kind, traveling, and most importantly, spending time with fa…
Using technology of any kind, traveling, and most importantly, spending time with family.
Using technology of any kind, traveling, and most importantly, spending time with family.

Timeline

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Born

March 10th, 1940
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Graduated from high school

1958
Pine City, MN
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Got married to Kaye Kotek

September 8th, 1962
Stillwater, MN

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Birchview Cemetary, Pine City, Minnesota

Hospice care provided by

Arizona Hospice of the Valley

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Garland "Gar" Kotek