John William Kottke

Background

Kottke, John William was born on September 20, 1946 in Adrian, Michigan, United States. Son of Carl Holtz and Lillian (Pearson) Kottke.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1970.

Career

Copy clerk, Austin (Texas) American-Statesman, 1973; weathercaster, KVUE-television, Austin, 1974; meteorological technician unites states department Commerce, National Weather Svc., Marquette, Michigan, 1974-1977; agriculture meteorologist, National Weather Svc., Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1977-1981; agriculture meteorologist, National Weather Svc., West Lafayette, Indiana, 1981-1989; meteorologist in charge, National Weather Svc., Lansing, Michigan, 1989-1994; warning coordinator meteorologist, National Weather Svc., Detroit, 1994-1995; warning coordinator meteorologist, National Weather Svc., Grand Rapids, 1995-1996; retired.

Achievements

• John William Kottke has been listed as a noteworthy Meteorologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1966-1972.

Connections

Married Frances Anne Harsh, May 20, 1967. Children: Sean C. Cavazos-Kottke, Aaron D.

Father:

Carl Holtz Kottke

Mother:

Lillian (Pearson) Kottke

Spouse:

Frances Anne Harsh

child:

Sean C. Cavazos-Kottke

child:

Aaron D. Kottke