Celebrating 50 Years

Lifetime of Dreams....

    Don and Susan Kotzea had many of the same dreams that we all have. To have someone to share their lives with, to work in a job that you enjoy and to own a home.

   Together they have been able to achieve all of this and more.  Don and Susan are proud to say they have been married since 1996.

   Don currently works at Kessler's and Susan works at the Lakewood Mall Contract and both enjoy their jobs.

   Last year their dream to own a home came true as well.

   He is an excellent self-advocate for others who have disabilities.  He is a graduate of Partner's in Policymaking, President of the local People First Chapter, a member  the Mayor's Advisory Committee  for People with Disabilities, Aspire's Community Education, Human Rights and Consumer Advisory Council Committees.

  Tony enjoys educating others about the benefits of people with disabilities advocating for themselves and he likes to be active in all areas that he can.

   In addition to his time spent volunteering, he works for the City of Aberdeen and purchased his own  home. Both achievements that he is very proud of.

  Tony received the Aberdeen Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities Outstanding Employee of the Year in 2009. 

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