Kotte, Betty L. (Kite)

Betty L. (Kite) Kotte, age 93 of Highland, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, surrounded by family at her home in the town of Pulaski, after encountering complications from a stroke. Betty was born on November 24, 1929, in Dodgeville to Buford and Mae Kite. Betty grew up on the family farm in Highland. On January 9, 1946, Betty married Lavern Kotte at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Highland. Betty raised eight children and helped Lavern on their farm. Eventually, she went and worked at St. Joseph's Hospital where the nuns taught her everything she needed to know to become a nurse and continue caring for people as a nurse for over 37 years. After her retirement in late 1990's, she continued to care for sick people and her loved ones until the time of her passing.

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• November 1, 2023