Joseph Kotraba was born on October 7, 1930 in St. Louis, MO to John and Helena Kotraba. "Papa Joe," as he was affectionately known, enjoyed a fruitful career with Anheiser Busch for 34 years. He married Jeanne and together they have three children, Susan, Joe, and Nancy. After a difficult illness, Papa Joe passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Worth, FL surrounded by family. Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Susan (Doug) Bain, Joe Kotraba, and Nancy (Robert) Pirozzi; his grandchildren, Rachael, Steven, Dominic, Jack, Sammy, Miranda, and Nicholas; and his beloved dog, Chanel. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1997. Friends may call on Monday, March 26, 2012 from 6-8PM at Babione Funeral Home, West Chapel, in Boca Raton. Visiting hours will continue in St. Louis on Thursday, March 29,2012 at Calcaterra Funeral Home, St. Louis. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Ambrose Catholic Church on Friday, March 30, 2012.
