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RICHARD JOSEPH FREDERICK KOOTING (KOOTZ)
Date of Passing: Jun 19, 2007
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRICHARD JOSEPH FREDERICK KOOTING (KOOTZ) It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Richard Joseph Frederick Kooting on June 19, 2007, peacefully at his home, at the age of 46 years. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Jackie, and daughters, Kay-Lee and Keri-Lynn. Rick was predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Alice Kooting. Rick attended St. John's High School and later pursued his football dream and higher education at colleges in Minnesota and California. He also played football for the Winnipeg Hawkeyes and for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Other passions of his included golfing, taking his girls fishing and camping with his family. Rick's pride and joy was watching his girls play hockey. He also coached football and hockey at various clubs in the Selkirk and Winnipeg areas. Rick was employed with the City of Winnipeg, Water and Waste Department for the past 20 years. Rick was a very kind and caring person and touched the hearts of all who knew him. He will be sadly missed by his family and many close friends he made over the years. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, June 25 at 1:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. Donations in Rick's memory may be made to the Winnipeg Humane Society. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 23, 2007
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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What a good man Richard was ,I played football with him at College of the Siskyous he was a thoughtful and kind man. Mike Mccorquodale - Posted by: Mike Mccorquodale (Friend) on: Jan 15, 2021
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Richard and I lived together for a year when he came out from Winnipeg. Rick and I were both Canadians who lived in the same house with 2 Americans. We had some great times. I still remember the time Cal and I dropped a smoke bomb at a party that was keeping us up late before an important game. Rick being the gentleman he was, went into the party to save the girls. When he found out the story he let out a big laugh and said, "I coughed up green smoke for 3 days." I also took a psychology class with him where we did a lot of talking and sharing of ideas. Rick was a deep man, a passionate man, a good man, and definitely a reactionary man. He strongly reacted to what he believed was a sense of right. RIP Koot. I miss you. Fitz - Posted by: Matt Fitzpatrick (Played defensive line with Rick at College of the Siskiyous in California) on: Mar 09, 2014