Sylvester Joseph Kotten

Sylvester "Vesty" Joseph Kotten was born December 25, 1929 the son of John and Theckla (Ruffing) in Home Township. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann (Hengel) on November 27, 1956 at St. Mary's Church in Sleepy Eye. Vesty enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, playing cards and watching Minnesota Vikings games and western movies. One of his many passions was dairy farming. When he was younger he did a lot of fishing. Vesty was involved in NFO and the U.S. Army and during that time he received a National Defense Service medal. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye. Vesty died on Thursday, Decemeber 3, 2015 at his home in Sleepy Eye. Vesty is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, children, Dianne (Brian) Raddatz of Redwood Falls, Dorinda (Dale) Roiger of Springfield, James (Diane) of Sleepy Eye, Ronald of North Mankato, David (Christine) of Sleepy Eye, Joseph (Stacy) of Essig, Andy (Christina) of Burnsville and Jacob of Sleepy Eye. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Emily, Jessica and Dylan Raddatz, Amanda Roiger, Laura, Aimee and Erin Kotten, Cory and Chad Robertson, Marah, Ryan and Stephanie Kotten, Joshua, Justin and Jeniffer Kotten, Emma, Maggie, Eric, Noah, Eli and Isaac Kotten, Daniel, Timothy and Michael Kotten; his brother, Ivan, and sisters, Viola and Marie. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Bernice, brother-in-laws, Bob Jones, Art Watkins, Harold Mutch and Larry Wittrock, sister-in-law, Florence Kotten, Toddler sister Iona, and grandson, Samuel Kotten. Graveside Service 3:30 pm Saturday, December 12, 2015 St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery 720 3rd Ave. N.E. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085