Jerry Kot

After a short battle with cancer, Jerry passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Jerry grew up in Detroit and graduated from the University Of Detroit High School and went onto further his education at Lake Superior State College and Lawrence Technological University. Jerry had a passion for working on vehicles of many sizes as a mechanic for many years. He began working for Valeo Clutches and Transmissions in 1987 as a test vehicle technician before moving to Jatco as an engineering technician in 2003. Jerry also worked for Buddy’s Pizza and played baseball where he met Rhonda, who agreed to marry him in September of 1990. They bought their dream-house and moved to Munith in the summer of 1991 where he, his wife, and kids lived until his passing. Jerry’s hobbies included his passion for working on cars, golfing, off-road vehicles, watching sports, and watching his boys grow and succeed: Mathew (32), Brad (24), and Dean (22). Jerry is preceded in death by his mother, Delphine Kot, and father, Henry Kot. Jerry is survived by his Wife (Rhonda), kids (Matthew, Brad, Dean), two brothers (Dennis, Jimmy), sister (Karen), God mother (Marcia Franz), and many nieces and nephews. Jerry requested that we do not mourn his passing, rather cherish the memories he helped foster. The family is planning a celebration of his life which will be announced to family and friends in the near future. The family would like to thank those who have expressed their condolences and wish that everyone remembers the great man that Jerry was.

“It’s not fair that you went first. We cannot express how much we miss you already. We love you, Dad.”

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