Loren "Slim" G. Kothe

LOREN “SLIM” KOTHE, 80, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:53 am on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home in Chester, Illinois.

He was born to the late Elmer H. and Edna D.  (nee David) Kothe on January 29, 1937 in Wine Hill, Illinois.

He married Wilma L. Larison on November 14, 1959 in Chester, Illinois; she preceded him in death on July 21, 2012.

Slim had owned and operated his own truck repair and towing company – 4K Garage.

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester, Illinois and was an Army Veteran.

Survivors:

3 Sons:              Terry (Sheri) Kothe                     Chester, IL

Gary (Jeana) Kothe                     Chester, IL

Steve (Tammy) Kothe                  Steeleville, IL

1 Grandchild:    Clayton Kothe

Preceded in death by :  Parents and Wife

Private Family

Graveside Service: 10:00 am Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Paradise Cemetery, Steeleville, Illinois

Officiating: Rev. Tim Sims

Interment: Paradise Cemetery

Steeleville, Illinois

Memorials: St. John Lutheran School, Chester, Illinois