[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 9 (Monday, January 23, 2012)]
[Senate]
[Page S36]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    REMEMBERING ROGER DOUGLAS KOTTER

 Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, today I wish to honor the life of 
Roger Kotter, a husband, father, community leader, businessman, and 
exemplary Idahoan.
  At the core of Roger Kotter's accomplishments were his dedication to 
family, strong sense of community, and his ability to connect with his 
customers. Roger served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of 
Latter-day Saints in Santiago, Chile, from 1966 to 1968, married his 
wife of 43 years, Karen, and graduated from Brigham Young University in 
1971. After graduating, Roger moved back to Nampa and started working 
for Stone Lumber in 1972 and became part owner in 1980. Stone Lumber 
has been a staple of Nampa since 1906, and under the direction of Roger 
and Monte Schlerf, it has continued in the tradition of providing jobs 
and exceptional customer service. Roger also devoted decades of service 
and was involved in various organizations, including Nampa Exchange 
Club past president--Nampa Boys and Girls Club, Nampa Schools 
Foundation, Boy Scouts of America, and, through Stone Lumber, worked 
with Habitat for Humanity. Roger was active in supporting the local 
Hispanic community acting as a mentor and teaching English. He was also 
actively involved with his church and served in stake presidencies, 
bishoprics, and was most recently a counselor in the Boise Idaho 
Mission presidency. Roger has been recognized for his commendable 
skills through honors, such as his selection as Idaho Businessman of 
the Year in 2000.
  I join Rogers's wife Karen; five children, Kristin, Jason, Brent, 
Matthew, and Amy; 12 grandchildren; father, James; 6 siblings; other 
family members; many friends; the Nampa community, and the numerous 
people he inspired in mourning his loss and expressing gratitude for 
his contribution. Roger Kotter will be missed, and his legacy of 
devotion to his family and community will not be forgotten.

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