Kots, Bernard "Bud" Evan 1931-2021

KOTS, BOLLUYT, MARSHALL

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 7/26/2022 at 09:29:28

Bernard ‘Bud’ Kots, 90 of Akron, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at his home.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 9, 2021 at Rejoice Community Church in Le Mars, Iowa. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation with the family present will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Rexwinkel Funeral Home in Akron (601 Torbert Blvd).

Bernard Evan Kots was born on April 13, 1931 in Maurice, Iowa to John and Gertrude (Bolluyt) Kots. He was raised in rural Maurice and attended school in Maurice. He graduated from Maurice High School in 1948 and in 1952 he enlisted in the United States Army. Bud was stationed in Korea where he fought on the front lines and helped to build a school; he was honorably discharged in 1954. He then went on to attend Morningside College in Sioux CIty and receive a Bachelor’s Degree in business. Bud worked a variety of jobs in Sioux City including Swift Packing Plant and Standard Oil.

Bud was united in marriage to Joann Angela Marshall on August 12, 1966 in Canton, SD. They made their home on their farm in rural Akron. For many years, Bud and Joann farmed; they raised a variety of crops and cared for a variety of livestock including: dairy cattle, sheep, hogs, chicken, and geese. Bud later worked as a truck driver; first driving a feed truck, working for CCX driving freightliners, then working for Mike’s in Akron, and also enjoyed driving a school bus for the Akron-Westfield School District. He retired at the age of 82.

Bud was a hardworking man who always put his faith and his family first. His faith and relationship with God were extremely important to him and he ministered to the world in many ways. He was one of founding members at Rejoice Community Church in Le Mars where he served in many capacities. Previously, he had been a member at Community Reformed Church in Hawarden. Bud enjoyed being able to preach and would fill in as needed for local churches. He performed several weddings, including those of his own children, and loved to visit nursing home residents.

He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and his famous annual Christmas letter! Bud always loved to read the newspaper and was a huge Minnesota Twins fan. Bud and Joann would often go to games and loved to travel to different MLB stadiums! He was selfless and could always be counted on for good advice or help whenever it was needed. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed.

Bud is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joann; children: Debbie (Kevin) McCaul of Moore, OK, Jeff Kots of Akron, IA, Kathy Henderson of Rockford, IL, Becky Haskins of Indian Trails, NC, and Sheila (Steve) Hoffman of Westfield, IA; grandchildren: Kevin (Jessica) McCaul of Denton, TX, Ryan (Charlie) McCaul of Edmond, OK, Julie (Gary) Roshack of Temple, TX, Kristina (Jeremy) Bennett of Elgin, OK, Jackie (Brandon) Jabot of Georgetown, TX, Michael Kots (Stacey Higgenbotham) of Remsen, IA, Shannon Kots (Alex Rhymer) of Sioux City, IA, Kerri (Ben) Edwards of Akron, IA, Paige Reinders of Rockford, IL, Michael Haskins of Indian Trails, NC, Bo (Josandra) Hoffman of Akron, SD, Kyle (Amy) Hoffman of Westfield, IA, Kendra (Nathan) Zacher of Beresford, SD, and Laura (Luke) Langel of Le Mars, IA; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild, Adeline due in July; sister, Elvera (Don) Van Horssen of Maurice, IA; niece Lynn (Jim) McAllister of Sioux City, IA; nephew Glenn Van Horseen of Maurice, IA; and other extended relatives.

Bud is preceded in death by his parents, John and Gertrude; parents in law, Oliver and Angela Marshall; and three heavenly great grandchildren.

Rexwinkel Funeral Home
Akron, Iowa