- Born on: December 4, 1944
- Departed on: July 16, 2018
- Resided in: Cedar Rapids, IA
Paul Botine
Paul Botine, 73, of Cedar Rapids went to be with the Lord on Monday July 16th, 2018.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday July 23rd at Cedar Hills Community Church where family will greet friends from 4-7pm.
Paul was born December 4th, 1944 in Pocahontas, Iowa, the son of John Edward and Minnie Kramer Botine. He graduated from Pocahontas Public High School in 1963. After high school Paul enlisted in the US Army. On December 8, 1967 Paul married his high school sweetheart, Judi Luft. They made their first home in Spencer, Iowa where Paul began his career in industrial sales. The job eventually led them to Cedar Rapids where he worked until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife of 50 ½ years, Judi, his children, Troy, Travis (Amy) Botine, April (Kurt) Aarhus, 5 grandchildren, Brookelyn and Bradyn Botine, Kaitlyn (Ryan) Spellerberg, Alexis and Kylee Aarhus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Paul enjoyed spending time outdoors, cleaning the cars, and working in their yard. He took great pride in everything he did.
The family would like to thank the staff at Mercy Hospital, Linn Manor, and Hospice Compassus for the love, care, and attention given to Paul.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Paul’s memory may be directed to the family. Donations may also be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, East Central Iowa Chapter.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday July 23rd at Cedar Hills Community Church where family will greet friends from 4-7pm.
Paul was born December 4th, 1944 in Pocahontas, Iowa, the son of John Edward and Minnie Kramer Botine. He graduated from Pocahontas Public High School in 1963. After high school Paul enlisted in the US Army. On December 8, 1967 Paul married his high school sweetheart, Judi Luft. They made their first home in Spencer, Iowa where Paul began his career in industrial sales. The job eventually led them to Cedar Rapids where he worked until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife of 50 ½ years, Judi, his children, Troy, Travis (Amy) Botine, April (Kurt) Aarhus, 5 grandchildren, Brookelyn and Bradyn Botine, Kaitlyn (Ryan) Spellerberg, Alexis and Kylee Aarhus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Paul enjoyed spending time outdoors, cleaning the cars, and working in their yard. He took great pride in everything he did.
The family would like to thank the staff at Mercy Hospital, Linn Manor, and Hospice Compassus for the love, care, and attention given to Paul.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Paul’s memory may be directed to the family. Donations may also be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, East Central Iowa Chapter.
