Edith Kottraba

Graveside Funeral Services for Edith Kottraba will be held Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette, Wyoming with Kenna Rose officiating. Edith Kottraba passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Pioneer Manor, from cancer. Edith (Middaugh) Kottraba was born on February 9, 1931 in Midwest, Wyoming to Frank and Esther (Mathews) Middaugh. She graduated from Campbell County High School, Gillette, Wyoming in 1949. Edith married the love of her life Leland Kottraba on March 17, 1950. They adopted their daughter Tammy in 1960. Edith worked for Petrolane Gas for many years. She also worked as an operator for AT & T, and was the last operator when phones went to dial. Edith was involved in many organizations including being a 4-H Leader, a coach for more than 20 years for the Special Olympics; she was also an Eastern Star. Edith is survived by her daughter Tammy Kottraba of Gillette, and many nieces and nephews. Edith was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to benefit the Campbell County Special Olympics. Memorials and Condolences may be sent in Edith's name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also we be sent via our website at www.gillettememorialchapel.comFuneral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716