Katharina Kozak, 86, of Fremont, OH passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, April 1, 2019. She was born in Yugoslavia on November 6, 1932 to Andres and Katharina (Dakser) Huy.
Katharina married Pawel Kozak on February 8, 1958 at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Fremont and he preceded her in death on June 28, 2006.
Katharina worked at Berlekamp Printer for two years. From there she went to work at Quikut for twenty-six years where she was a plastic molding machine operator. During her time at Quikut she was elected president of UAW Union Local 959 for nine years. Katharina worked at Hinkle Company in Perrysburg for several years. She then worked at Crescent Manufacturing for ten years until she retired in 1999.
Katharina was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church who sponsored her to immigrate to the United States in 1957 where she eventually became a naturalized citizen. She spoke fluently in five languages. Katharina enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, especially her rose bushes, traveling back to her home country along with other places, shopping with her best friend, Johanna Linsmeyer and spending time with her family.
Katharina is survived by her children, Paul J. Kozak, Joseph (Teresa) Kozak and Katharina (Gary Ashton) Huy, all of Fremont, OH and Richard M. (Dana) Kozak, Plattsburgh, NY; grandchildren, Adam, Courtney, Mason and Jarek Kozak; cousins, Hilda Feduik and Hermina Friedman.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Pawel Kozak; sister, Karolina Huy.
The family of Katharina would like to share a special thank you to her loving caregiving team, Heartland Hospice and Dr. Jonathan Diller and his staff.
Visitation: Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St. Fremont, OH 43420.
Service: Friday, April 5, 2019, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Scott Mauch officiating. There will be a one-hour visitation held prior to the service.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery
Memorials can be made to Heartland Hospice or donor’s choice.
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David Halbisen
Joe,
My condolences to your family.
Kathy and Ron Stout
Katie, Joe and Family-
Our sincerest sympathies to you and your family at the passing of your Mom.
Barbara Jean Rakes
Katie and Brothers,
I am so sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing. I have fond memories of the times I visited your house growing up.
Barbara Rakes
Pat Curran
Richard, and family. I am sorry to hear of the passing of your family matriarach. She sounded like an amazing woman. My condolences to your whole family buddy.
Scott Kirsch and Jackie
Oma made a huge impact on me from a young age. Her life story was amazing. What she went through and overcame was heroic. She worked so hard in her life and was very devoted to her family. She will be missed.
Praying for the family in your time of need.
God bless, Scott and Jackie Kirsch and family.
Don and Lucy (Chlosta) Munro
Sending you all our family’s deepest sympathy for mom’s passing. Great memories of so many fun times! Great friends!
Chuck and Bev Fassnacht
Mr. and Mrs. Kozak were the best neighbors anyone could every hope for. We spent over 30 years living next to them and have many fond memories. We’re glad that they are together now and our sympathy goes out to her entire family.