David L. Kotila

David Leroy Kotila, age 72, of Beetown, formerly ofWasilla, Alaska, died Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, IA. Leroy was born on May 18, 1940 in Laurium , MI, as son of Matt and Mayme (Lantto) Kotila.

Leroy enjoyed traveling and spending time with family.

Leroy is survived by his wife, Mary of Beetown; step-daughter Sharon Erickson of Potosi; step-son-in-law Ken Carlson of Beetown, WI; step-granddaughter Nova Emmel, her children Carly and Allison Emmel of Beetown WI; step-grandson Sam (Korey) Carlson and their daughter Alalynn of Neenah WI. ; favorite nephew Alan (Lynette) Ramos of Wasilla, Alaska and their son Lincoln.

He was preceded in death by his parents Matt and Mayme (Lantto) Kotila and sister Shirley Kotila.

Funeral Services were held at 11 am on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Beetown United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mary Ann Floerke officiating. Friends called one hour prior to the service Thursday at the church. Private family burial will be at a later date. Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster is assisting the family.