Mrs. Fredreka "Freddie" Rottman's Obituary
Mrs. Fredreka “Freddie” Rottman, 89, passed away Friday afternoon, July 28, 2017, in Muskegon. She was born May 26, 1928 to Fred H. and Nellie (Boelkins) Roth in Muskegon, and was a lifelong resident. Freddie had worked at Comerica Bank for 35 years before retiring in 1990. She had been a member of the former East Muskegon Christian Reformed Church, and was currently a member of Bethany Christian Reformed Church. On April 9, 1954 Freddie married Jack J. Rottman, and he preceded her in death on December 4, 2016. Survivors include 2 children, Dr. John (Marilyn) Rottman, Jane (Bill) Buthker; 6 grandchildren, Dr. Eric Rottman, Kylie (Matt) Bashura, Katie Rottman, Joe Buthker, Andrew (Layna) Buthker, Alex (Kristen) Buthker. She was also preceded in death by her parents; 1 grandson, Patrick Buthker; 2 sisters, Ardis Dunning and Helen Rottman. A service celebrating Freddie’s life will be held Wednesday, August 2, at 11:00 AM at Bethany Christian Reformed Church, with Rev. Benjamin Oliveira officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. You may visit the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Rottman may be made to Muskegon Christian School or Western Michigan Christian High School. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel, 737 Apple Ave., (231) 726-5210.
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